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Kylian Mbappé was replaced at half-time this Friday during Paris Saint-Germain’s match against Monaco.
It was a strange atmosphere that pervaded the aisles of Louis-II on Friday at half-time of this seemingly banal Monaco-PSG. After a very ordinary first period for the Parisians, some observers suggested, with a smile, that Luis Enrique would take out Kylian Mbappé from the break. After all, the Spaniard seems to assume his new management of the star. Well Luis Enrique dared.
Why did the world champion give up his place at the break? Grimacing during the first act after a contact, the top scorer in Ligue 1 (21 goals) was no longer so at all when he returned to the locker room. Mbappé was even smiling and absolutely not limping. Despite this, the thesis of a precaution taken before the second round against Real Sociedad on Tuesday cannot be ruled out.
The captain leaves the ship
Beyond Luis Enrique’s decision, the images that followed were just as intriguing, if not frankly incomprehensible. We saw Mbappé completely disconnected from the rest of the squad doing a sort of lap of honor in his former garden of Louis-II, which he will perhaps see for the last time in his career. Like an outside player representing a team, for half-time – a team of which he is the captain.
Mbappé then joined his loved ones, and in particular his mother Fayza Lamari, to sit in the stands of the Monaco enclosure as if nothing had happened, cell phone in hand and smile on his lips. An image that says a lot about how this season has turned out for the world champion. HAS forced to hear that he is already no longer Parisian, Kylian Mbappé will end up believing it. Even when he still has his club jersey on his back.
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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, Manu's 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. Feel free to follow Manu on Twitter and interact with him as he shares his expert opinions, insights, and love for French football.
