It’s not very clear if Paris Saint-Germain FC is confused or merely experimenting with its squad this season! The team was able to recover after an underwhelming start to the league campaign. And it was none other than Kylian Mbappe who came to their rescue. Amid all the recent league success, Luis Enrique is all of a sudden asked to stop the “madness” with Mbappe.
The initial squad confusion with Mbappe not playing the starting games due to a rift had the Parisians in the doldrums. But as he arrived, all the backlog seemed to have revived, with the team going 4 points clear. Despite everything working well, the coach is now asked to stop the antics with the player after his recent change of position for the footballer.
Luis Enrique’s stunt on Kylian Mbappe baffles a senior journalist!
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Kylian Mbappe, who usually plays on the left wing due to his strong right leg, was suddenly given a more central role by the coach. This annoyed a senior presenter, Daniel Riolo, who called it madness from the Spanish coach. According to a report, Riolo said, “I want Gonçalo Ramos in 9 and a guy on the right, whether it’s Kang-in Lee or Randal Kolo Muani. I hope that we will have Mbappé in his preferred position and that we will stop the madness of wanting to play him 9”
In the last couple of matches, Luis Enrique has been using the star in a less active area for the player. Replacing him from his older left wing to the forward role was expected to be more effective by the management. This is because the star’s running flow can be interrupted. The 2022 World Cup Golden Boot winner is known for his dribbling and speed, which can be most effective for him on the left.
The main idea behind the move was maybe to attach Mbappe to Kang-in Lee, whose left leg is already compared to Lionel Messi. PSG, however, won the game 2-1 yesterday against FC Nantes, despite Mbappe’s position crisis. While the French national team captain appeared blank in the game. PSG’s squad strength is undeniable for Enrique’s experiment to not worry them at present.
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PSG’s hunt for a Champions League trophy continues
The Paris team will play Borussia Dortmund on Wednesday away from home. Their group F is wide open, but if PSG wins the away game, they are through to the round of 16. However, if they lose or draw, the group gives the two other teams a chance to qualify.
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Enrique would like to sort out all the formation hick-ups with Kylian Mbappe, where probably the idea of the 4-3-3 formation was to explore different options. The Qatari-owned club had a successful transfer window, with some great players coming in. Riolo also recommended that Goncalo Ramos take the number 9 spot instead of Mbappe, leaving the footballer to play sufficiently in his original spot.
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