In the ranks of PSG, the management of Kylian Mbappé has become a real subject of debate since the announcement of the Frenchman’s departure.
A chill ran through the aisles of the Parc des Princes on Sunday, when Luis Enrique replaced Kylian Mbappé in the 65th minute of play, in a match where Paris Saint-Germain was chasing the score, against Rennes (1-1, final score ). “ It’s very simple, sooner or later, when it happens (Editor’s note: his departure) we have to get used to playing without Kylian. When I want to play it, I will, when it doesn’t, same thing“, said the Spanish technician after the meeting.
The management of Kylian Mbappé in the last three months of this last season will be watched. Can the 2018 world champion be relegated to the bench? The hypothesis seems difficult to imagine. Because beyond his downgrade linked to his decision to leave the clubthe attacker remains a major player capable of unlocking a match at any time.
Mbappé, new change coming?
Called for comment on use top scorer in PSG history, Rolland Courbis imagines another twist: a new positioning of the attacker on the field. According to the technician, it is in a role of second mobile attacker that Mbappé would maximize his potential. The former OM coach would rely on Gonçalo Ramos as a strong attacker to give freedom to Kylian Mbappé.
“ Gonçalo Ramos may not be the best number 9 in the world, but it’s already good to have him. And putting him up front at PSG would allow Mbappé to wander around and create danger thanks to this freedom on the pitch.“, explained Courbis. It remains to be seen whether the puzzling Luis Enrique will explore this avenue…
