After PSG’s victory against Lille, Luis Enrique commented on Kylian Mbappé’s situation after leaving him on the bench: “We didn’t want to take any risks. He could have played, but we decided to be cautious. It was a smart decision by both parties,” stated the Spanish coach in the press conference.
“Kylian Mbappé is in very good physical condition. We chose not to risk him unnecessarily. If it had been a final, he would have played. On Wednesday, he will be 100% fit without a doubt,” affirmed the Spanish coach.
Following these statements, two things are clear: Kylian is in optimal condition and will be able to play in PSG’s match against Real Sociedad in the Champions League Round of 16.
Considering that the 25-year-old Frenchman’s contract expires at the end of the current season, Parisians should act quickly if they intend to retain the star in their squad. From the latest reports, PSG has offered Mbappé a new two-year contract with total payments approaching €150 million for this period.
The Spanish press has reported that Real Madrid is unable to offer anything similar due to the club’s internal policy. Earlier, the main obstacle to reaching an agreement between star French forward Killian Mbappe and Real Madrid became known.
In the current season, Mbappé has scored 30 goals and provided seven assists in 29 matches, while PSG confidently leads in the French Ligue 1.