Luis Enrique says PSG must be able to move on without Mbappe

Jakarta, Beritasatu.com – Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) coach Luis Enrique stated that his team had to get used to playing without Kylian Mbappe after being held 0-0 by AS Monaco in Week 24 of the French Ligue 1 match at the Stade Louis II on Saturday (2/3/2024) early WIB day.

In that match, Mbappe, who was a hot topic of conversation after deciding to leave PSG at the end of this season, was replaced by Kolo Randal Muani in the first minute of the second half. Enrique explained that this was purely the coach's decision.

“This decision was taken 100% for the good of the team because sooner or later we have to get used to playing without Kylian Mbappe,” said Luis Enrique after the match as reported AFP.

The former Barcelona and Spanish national team coach explained that this decision was part of the team's adaptation process to the situation without Mbappe.

“I took this decision for the good of the team,” added Enrique.

In mid-February, Mbappe announced his desire to leave PSG after seven years at the club. Although he did not mention the destination club, Real Madrid is reportedly the next destination for the winner of the 2022 World Cup golden boot.

Enrique started placing Mbappe on the bench in response to the player's decision.

“There's no problem for me, it's just how I want to handle things,” added Luis Enrique.

Even though they only brought home one point, PSG remains firmly at the top of the French League standings with 55 points, 12 points ahead of Brest in second place. Meanwhile, AS Monaco is in third place with 42 points.