Kylian Mbappé excluded, big clash with Xabi Alonso?

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By: Manu Tournoux

Kylian Mbappé excluded, big clash with Xabi Alonso?

This is the poster that everyone was waiting for. This Wednesday evening at 9 p.m. Wednesday evening on the New York side, Paris Saint-Germain will face the Real Madrid club World Cup in the semi-finals. A meeting inevitably marked by the major reunions between the Parisian club and Kylian Mbappé, transferred free a year ago to the Merengues.

It remains to be seen whether the number 9 Madrid will be on the lawn of the Metlife Stadium at the kick -off. Victim of acute gastroenteritis at the start of the tournament, which deprived him of three chicken matches, the “Kyk's” signed his return against Juventus Turin in the round of 16. Replacing, the captain of the Blues played about twenty minutes.

Once again on the bench at the start of the quarter -final against Borussia Dortmund, Xabi Alonso having preferred, again, the young Gonzalo Garcia, the kid from Bondy came into play in the 67e minute. Sufficient to highlight yourself. The former Parisian scored a spectacular goal. What convince Xabi Alonso to take it against PSG? Nothing is less certain.

“Do not have Mbappé play is put him in a bad mood until Christmas”

For the Spanish journalist Raul Varela, the new coach of Casa Blanca must align from entrance Kylian Mbappé, under penalty of losing him for long months … “” I think Mbappé must always play, whether in shape, in bad shape or medium. It is not a match like the others for him, with everything he has to prove to PSG … Do not have Mbappé play is put him in bad mood until Christmas, and that, Xabi Alonso cannot afford him “, He assured on the program” La tribe “.

Same story on the side of Manolo Lama, who does not exclude a new tenure of Gonzalo Garcia in place of the tricolor attacker. “” The reason I think Mbappé will play is as follows. You will face PSG, a club which owes 55 million euros to Mbappé. He doesn't want to play against PSG, no, he has more than desire. If, for any reason, you are not playing it, which is possible, I think Mbappé will hold you up for a long time “, He said on” El Partidazo “on the Cadena Cope. It is a real headache that promises to be Xabi Alonso.

Manu Tournoux

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Manu Tournoux

Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, his expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.