PSG – Rennes: the cash message from Luis Enrique on the premature exit of Kylian Mbappé!

A week after the victory against FC Nantes at La Beaujoire, Paris Saint-Germain found its way back to Ligue 1 but especially to its Parc des Princes with the reception, this Sunday afternoon under a fine Parisian rain, at Stade Rennais . The Bretons, who had just been eliminated by AC Milan in the Europa League play-offs, were hungry for victory. A great poster for this 23rd day of the championship which also had a completely different event in the background. Indeed, this match was also an opportunity for Parisian supporters to reunite with Kylian Mbappé, a few days after announcing his upcoming departure for Real Madrid to the Parisian leaders but also to his teammates. As a reminder, as we exclusively revealed to you on January 7, the French striker will join Casa Blanca next summer.

How were the Collectif Ultras Paris and other Parisian supporters going to receive Bondy’s crack this Sunday? This was the question on everyone’s lips, while PSG’s last meeting was played away (in Nantes, editor’s note). In the end, the reception was completely normal when the official compositions were announced. Some applause. No more no less. No whistles or insults. Nothing really stood out for the number 7 of Paris Saint-Germain who, moreover, wore the captain’s armband with the absence of Marquinhos, injured following a bad blow received against the Canaries. Everything pointed to a great evening for Kylian Mbappé who was able to send a message on the pitch, in an important match against a solid Rennes team. But in the end everything did not go as planned. PSG almost lost for the first time since November 7 against AC Milan at San Siro in the Champions League and on September 15 against OGC Nice in Ligue 1. Kylian Mbappé did not score. Worse still, he came out on the hour mark…

Substituted in the 65th minute!

The savior of PSG is Gonçalo Ramos, who scored a decisive penalty to equalize. Not Mbappé. Indeed, despite a few opportunities provided, particularly in the second half (55th, 63rd), the French striker had to give up his place. A decision fully assumed by Luis Enrique: “Sooner or later, at some point, we will have to learn to play without Kylian. When I consider it appropriate, he will play or not play, like all coaches do with their players. I want maximum competitiveness for next season” explained the Spanish coach at a press conference. An outing which did not please Mbappé at all, who violently threw his armband to the ground and who somewhat ignored his trainer. A few whistles were even heard in the aisles of the Parc des Princes. Protest against the choice of Luis Enrique or popular scolding at the attitude of number 7? Difficult to get an idea.

While PSG was chasing the score, the Spanish coach decided to bet on his number 9 of the future, namely Randal Kolo Muani and Gonçalo Ramos, both of whom came on to secure the draw: “It’s the coach’s decision, he’s the one who manages the team and makes the decisions. He’s the boss. We have a great group with great players. It’s true that Kylian can make the difference at any time. It’s the coach’s decision and it’s up to us to continue.”, said Lucas Hernandez, in the mixed zone after the meeting. Kylian Mbappé was in any case very discreet following the meeting. This outing, coupled with the draw snatched by his replacement, remains in fact a small event which was on everyone’s lips this Sunday afternoon. To see if this will have repercussions on the group.