Kylian Mbappe, the French sensation, has been a consistent force on the field, dazzling fans with his skills and speed. However, a recent injury worried fans and his club, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG). Mbappe watched from the bench as France faced a 2-1 defeat at the hands of Germany. His injury cast doubts on his availability for PSG. The club’s coach, Luis Enrique, reveals his expected involvement in PSG’s upcoming game.
The French national team had been on a remarkable five-game winning streak, showcasing their prowess on the field. Yet, this streak came to an abrupt end at the hands of caretaker manager Rudi Voller’s Germany.
Luis Enrique details on potential return of Kylian Mbappe
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Kylian Mbappe, their talismanic left-winger, found himself relegated to the bench, helplessly watching as Germany handed his team a 2-1 loss. According to coach Didier Deschamps, the star striker had suffered a knee issue during training just a day before the crucial match against Germany.
Now, back with the PSG camp, the focus has shifted to Mbappe’s involvement in the upcoming game against Nice in Ligue 1. Luis Enrique, PSG’s coach, has detailed the situation. Enrique stated, “We will analyze him tomorrow to find out what is going on. Yes, he was affected this week. We will discuss tomorrow to find out if he will be ready (for Nice). But I think he will.”
Mbappe, who had been the subject of intense speculation about his future at PSG during the summer, had returned to his best form, scoring five goals in three games since being reinstated into the first team. His absence from the game against Germany raised questions about PSG’s performance and his potential contributions in the matches to come.
Germany’s surprise win after a crushing defeat
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The match against Germany saw a surprising turn of events. France had not conceded a goal in five games since losing the World Cup final to Argentina the previous year. However, Germany managed to score as early as the fourth minute, with Thomas Müller finding the back of the net. Leroy Sané added a second goal, sealing France’s fate in a 2-1 defeat.
Before this match, Germany faced a crushing 4-1 defeat at the hands of Japan. Following the defeat, Hansi Flick lost his job as the coach. Germany has been going through a rough patch, failing to win any of its last five games and being eliminated in the group stage at the previous year’s World Cup. However, defeating the World Cup runners-up provided a much-needed morale boost.
As Germany now searches for a new permanent coach ahead of games against the United States and Mexico next month, it’s clear that their journey to revival has just begun. It’s worth noting that their victory against France came under the guidance of a three-person caretaker team, including sporting director Rudi Völler.
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