The star’s exit at the hour mark, against Rennes (1-1), confirms the idea of a change in status since the announcement of his departure.
We therefore had to wait until February 25, 2024 to see Kylian Mbappé come out early in a match without anyone finding anything wrong with it. We were playing the 65th minute of this PSG-Rennes when the French world champion gave way to Gonçalo Ramos, in a double change that also involved the replacement of Bradley Barcola by Randal Kolo Muani.
A choice seen as a small event in a match where the Parisians were short of solutions. Kylian Mbappé didn’t have the match of the century, but his appetite for goals posed a threat to the Rennais as much as it held out hope for the public at the Parc. Involved defensively, the top scorer in Ligue 1 had not achieved much on the offensive level. Luis Enrique took it upon himself to remind him, in his own way.
Mbappé, a treatment that is evolving
Last week, in Nantes (2-0), the Spanish technician did not hesitate to place Kylian Mbappé on the bench in a fairly clear logic. Injured the previous week and recovered for the first round against Real Sociedad (2-0), Bondy’s crack is not 100%. But there is also the impression that his treatment has evolved. As if his notice of departure deprived him of all his privileges.
By maneuvering as he pleases in his management, Luis Enrique follows through on his ideas while looking ahead to the post-Mbappé era. The Spaniard kept his iron fist, but he took off his velvet gloves. A choice which seemed to slide like rain on Kylian Mbappé’s face. We have known the Parisian crack player to be more grumpy, on the surface, although we cannot imagine to what extent the striker is grumpy, deep inside. A dived champion is even more dangerous. HAS At the end of the story, Luis Enrique may be right. And he will be happy to remind us.
