At the end of the draw between Borussia Dortmund and PSG (1-1), Wednesday evening in the Champions League, Luis Enrique responded to the anger of Kylian Mbappé.
PSG is satisfied with it. Thanks to its draw in Dortmund (1-1) combined with AC Milan’s victory over Newcastle (1-2), Luis Enrique’s squad validated its ticket for the knockout phase of the Champions League in taking second place in his group. The essential was thus provided by the Parisians, who had to win across the Rhine to take first place and therefore avoid a complicated draw in the round of 16.
It must be said that the French champions had the opportunities to win. but like against the Magpies two weeks ago, the Parisian attackers lacked realism. And in the last five minutes of normal time, when the Milanese had just taken the lead at St Jame’s Park, the Ile-de-France residents managed this draw which qualified them. A management which did not please Kylian Mbappé, who wanted to seek victory at the end of the game. And he did not hide his annoyance on the field.
“We would have been a little stupid to continue taking risks”
At the end of the match, Luis Enrique responded to Bondy’s kid. “It’s normal for the players to be frustrated, we had five chances to score, five very clear chances! We would have been a bit stupid to continue taking risks in the 85th minute with the possibility of conceding a goal and being eliminated. When a player is frustrated because he wants to score more goals, that’s when I intervene by having an overview to say “yes we will win, but without taking excessive risks. » »confided the Spanish technician.
And to conclude: “When the emotions come down after the match, it’s the moment to appreciate that it’s a great qualification. It was the most difficult group in the competition. Many would have liked to see us dead, but we are very alive. » Still pumped up after the final whistle, Kylian Mbappé crossed the mixed zone at full speed to take a seat on the bus.
