The exit of Kylian Mbappé in the 65th minute of the match played on Sunday by PSG against Rennes (1-1) caused incomprehension among observers.
A leading figure at Paris Saint-Germain since his arrival at the club in 2017, Kylian Mbappé confirmed to his managers a few days ago that he would leave the Parisian ship next June, at the end of his contract. Indisputable starter and practically never replaced before the final whistle of the matches he has played so far with Paris, the striker was suddenly taken off the field this Sunday, while PSG hosted Rennes (1-1, 23rd day of League 1). A decision by Luis Enrique which provokes a huge reaction.
The subject was discussed on Sunday evening on the channel’s set The Team. On the one hand, Raymond Domenech defended the choice of Paris Saint-Germain coach and on the other, several journalists opposed him. Considering for example that Luis Enrique was in group management and that he had released Mbappé to allow others to have a little playing time, the former coach of the Blues was taken over by Sébastien Tarrago. “ All the coaches who show their muscles and who have little attacks of authoritarianism over a player’s back are going to the wall. Would Pep Guardiola do that in the current situation? No. Would (Jürgen) Klopp do it? No. (…) There is not a very high level coach who acts like that. Not one. »
“It’s a trial of intent”
In the process, the journalist from France Football, Dave Appadoo, went in the direction of his colleague by returning to Luis Enrique’s choice to release Kylian Mbappé this Sunday at the Parc des Princes. A decision that he linked with the choice made by the player to leave Paris. “ He did not do so before this announcement. If he had always done that since the start of the season, but here he does it at the moment when Mbappé announces that he is leaving. So that means that we are no longer dealing with sports management. »
And Dave Appadoo raises his voice and repeats the words of Sébastien Tarrago: “ You are behind against Rennes and you bring out your best player. It’s really, I agree and I’ll use the term again, it’s a crisis of authoritarianism because Luis Enrique, who loves being talked about, who loves being at the center of things, well he found that there was someone who took more light. So there, he has the opportunity to regain control, it’s not more complicated than that. » And Raymond Domenech concludes by responding to the journalist: “ It’s a trial of intent. »
