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After not playing for France, will Kylian Mbappe play with PSG against Nice?

Will Kylian Mbappe start against Nice?

By William Estrella

Will Kylian Mbappe start against Nice?
Will Kylian Mbappe start against Nice?

Kylian Mbappe has had a bit of a strange summer. The PSG player was linked more than ever to a departure from Paris, this after his refusal to make his renewal clause valid until 2025, wanting to remain in the club until 2024. However, this represented a risk for the Parisian club, who They were not entirely happy about a possible free departure for the player in the summer of 2024. Now, the talks between both parties have been resumed, according to L'Equipe, and that is why Mbappe is back in the team.

 

The player was not present on the first day of Ligue 1 because he was separated from the group due to the uncertainty regarding his renewal and the uncomfortable silence on the part of Mbappe and those around him. However, the player was reinstated to the team and he is already one of the club's top scorers at the start of the season. For this new round, PSG faces Nice in a match that promises emotions, but with an unknown. Mbappe's ownership would be in doubt due to his discomfort in the last international FIFA Break with France.

At Thursday's press conference, Spanish technical director Luis Enrique addressed this issue and commented: "We will analyze it to find out what is happening. It is true that he was hit this week. We will discuss whether he will be ready to face Nice. But I think that will be ready." Such words from the former Spanish strategist became effective, with a view to the Parisian team's squad list, to face the Aguiluchos. Well, Mbappé appeared on the roster, so he has a great chance of appearing in the capital team's duel.

 

Will Mbappe start?

In case the world champion with Les Bleus sits on the bench, his coach assured that he has options to compensate for his figure: "We have players in that position with qualities. Gonçalo Ramos is a pure center forward. Randal Kolo Muani can do it very good as a winger and Marco Asensio also plays there." The reality is that the Parisian team prioritizes the club's debut in the UEFA Champions League this week, where they are in the most complex group of all.


William Estrella

William Estrella

I'm a Mexican sports journalist with more than 8 years of experience, especially in digital media. I cover breaking news and investigative articles on current soccer events worldwide. I currently write for El Futbolero USA. Previously, I worked as a radio announcer in my country, covering Mexican soccer.

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