Paris Saint Germain (PSG) had their second consecutive draw by not once shaking AS Monaco’s net in the match of round 24 of Ligue 1 taking place in the early morning of March 2
It seems that being far ahead of his opponents in the race to win the Ligue 1 championship this season has made coach Luis Enrique confidently withdraw striker Kylian Mbappe from the field in the first half even though the French player is not injured.
At this time, the match score between Monaco and PSG is still 0-0 and the two teams entered halftime without any goals scored.
Mbappe could not shake the net of his former team Monaco before being replaced by coach Luis Enrique in the first half (Photo: Getty).
This is the second time Mbappe has been pulled off the field by coach Luis Enrique. The French striker surprised everyone when he did not sit with his teammates on the bench when he was substituted, instead he climbed into the stands to sit with his mother and representative.
The second half continued but ended 0-0 and PSG went through two consecutive matches without a win, although the Parisian team was still 12 points ahead of second-placed team Brest after 24 rounds. .
Mbappe went to the stands to sit with his mother to watch his teammates play in the second half (Photo: TNT Sport).
As for coach Luis Enrique, the Spanish strategist said he was mentally prepared to no longer have Mbappe in the squad when the French player will leave PSG at the end of this summer.
“We have to get used to not playing with Kylian, sooner or later it will happen,” Enrique said last week.
“When I see fit, he will play or not play, as all coaches do with their players. I want to maximize competitiveness for next season. I want every player to start in the competition.” The PSG squad thinks this is a great opportunity. That’s what I’m looking for this season and next season.”
Starting lineup
AS Monaco : Majecki, Maripan, Kehrer, Singo, Ouattara, Minamino, Golovin, Fofana, Akliouche, Ben Yedder, Balogun
PSG : Donnarumma, Hernandez, Mukiele, Hakimi, Beraldo, Soler, Ugarte, Vitinha, Asensio, Mbappe, Ramos