PSG have to control playing time of "explosive players" like Mbappe, says Luis Enrique

PSG are ready for the quarter-finals of the Coupe de France. The Parisian side will face Nice at the Parc des Princes and the presence of Kylian Mbappe in the squad is not 100% confirmed. Luis Enrique himself, in the press room, hinted that he could be rested.

"We are studying every little detail of the players on an individual level. Every game is important, like this Wednesday and the Champions League. Ousmane has no problem, he is at the coach's disposal. We have to control the playing time of very explosive players like Dembele and Mbappe. They have incredible speed and that means taking risks.

"Since I arrived at the club, since I met Luis Campos for the first time and the president, I have only felt confidence from both of them. There are many new players, there is a different project to the previous one. It's an idea that we see from our fans, of strength and support, it's a very good moment for me on a personal level, it's how we should manage the football project," he added.

Those were Luis Enrique's words on Mbappe, who has been getting less minutes under his belt of late. It all started with just 28 minutes against Nantes, followed by 65 minutes against Rennes, 45 minutes against Monaco and 17 minutes against Stade Reims.

Luis Enrique has already made it clear on more than one occasion that they have to get used to playing without the No. 7. We will have to wait until the last minute to see if the French Superstar is finally included in the starting eleven or if he will wait his turn on the bench.

 

March 13, 2024