Luis Enrique Stands Firm : PSG Must Play Without Mbappé

On Prime Video, Luis Enrique discussed the substitution of Kylian Mbappé: the PSG coach is preparing for life without him.

There are now few doubts. Kylian Mbappé is set to leave PSG, and Luis Enrique is already working to rebuild his attack without him. After Monaco-PSG, the Parisian coach addressed the player’s substitution at halftime. A decision that sparked a minor controversy, as Mbappé did not return to the bench.

« Sooner or later, we’ll have to play without Kylian, so I’m trying to find the best option for the team, what I believe is best for the team. Sometimes I’m wrong, sometimes I’m right, » said Luis Enrique on Prime Video. « If it’s related to his departure? (He pauses) I repeat: sooner or later, he won’t play with us anymore. We have to get used to it. »

Finally, he believes he is the sole master when it comes to player selection: « I will do what I believe is best for the team. I don’t want to create controversy. It’s my decision. »