The aftermath of the victory against Real Sociedad (2-0) was very lively for PSG. Not because the club was on the verge of elimination after its round of 16 first leg, as is often the case at this time of the season. No, this time, Kylian Mbappé had announced to his leaders his departure from the capital at the end of the season, confirming our information from January 7. Obviously, the shock wave is terrible.
The timing had been carefully chosen in advance. It comes as the next match at the Parc des Princes takes place 10 days later, giving the club and supporters time to digest the announcement. In the meantime, the Ile-de-France residents have only played one match, in Nantes (2-0), where Mbappé started on the bench before coming on and scoring from the penalty spot. It also does not interfere with the return against Real, scheduled for March 5.
The supporters had time to digest
Mbappé’s entry into La Beaujoire showed that the striker did not intend to end the year coasting. This is also the observation of Luis Enrique at the press conference. “I don’t see any difference for any of my players. What will come in the immediate future is a very important match for us tomorrow (against Rennes). We want to continue to show that we are efficient against any opponent and in all competitions. Being a PSG player doesn’t allow you to relax.”
It remains to be seen the reaction of the supporters, whom the 2018 world champion is preparing to see again for the first time. The relationships were sometimes complicated but always cordial. In August 2021 during a PSG-Strasbourg all the same, while the question of his extension was already raging, a big bronca came down from the stands when his name was announced. A means of pressure quickly faded. The subject finally got boring.
The CUP will not whistle
And then Mbappé never hid his intention to one day leave PSG. The supporters finally made up their minds. “Kylian in Paris!” », wrote the Collectif Ultras Paris in front of the training center two weeks ago. Since then, the main group of supporters has not reacted publicly to the latest developments and this should still not be the case tomorrow against Stade Rennais (kick-off at 5:05 p.m.).
According to RMC, there will be no whistle from them. The CUP is awaiting an official announcement from the player and/or club to make a decision and take a position. Of course, the outcome of this interminable case is no longer in much doubt. The reaction of other supporters is more unpredictable. Without an organized collective, these will be individual positions probably encouraged by the majority who will express themselves. You will have to expect everything…
Parions Sport en Ligne and French Football Weekly offer you up to €85 free and €15 without deposit with the code FM15 to bet on the PSG-Rennes match. A first goal from Ramos can earn you up to €425.
