For Ibrahim Mbaye, returning to the club is quite far from the picture he had imagined. Before winning the first CAN of his career with Senegal in January, the Parisian titi had almost left a void in his club. Author of very good matches against Rennes (5-0) then against Metz (2-1), where he was twice a decisive passer, Mbaye was supposed to return from the CAN with a reinforced status.
“ When you give players so many opportunities, it’s because you believe in them. Today he showed a little more than he usually showsconfided Luis Enrique after the match against Metz in mid-December. He was more liberated, felt more comfortable and did good actions, both with and without the ball. I’m very happy, there is still one match for him before he leaves for the CAN. And when he returns, we are ready to give him continuity in playing time.
He could have an opportunity against Metz today
Mbaye has not yet found this continuity. Starting against Auxerre and Strasbourg, the 18-year-old striker did not particularly make an impression. He even came out during the break against Racing, before disappearing completely. It’s simple: Luis Enrique has not given him a single minute in PSG’s last three matches against OM (5-0), Rennes (3-1 defeat) and Monaco in the Champions League (2-3).
According to The Teamthis situation is based on very specific elements. The titi would not have fully convinced the Parisian staff during his two matches as a starter, where he was nevertheless expected. Beyond his lack of regularity, the player would also have difficulty returning to daily Parisian life after a month spent at the CAN. These elements would be at the origin of the sudden disappearance of the player, who could however have an opportunity to revive today against Metz, the same team against whom he had his last outburst.
