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My decision to substitute Mbappe at half time against Monaco – PSG manager

Paris Saint-Germain manager, Luis Enrique, has said it was “my decision” to remove Kylian Mbappé at half-time of their 0-0 draw at Monaco on Friday.

It is the second match in a row that Mbappé has been withdrawn early by Enrique.

Against Rennes last week, the 25-year-old was taken off in the 65th minute, as they played out a 1-1 draw.

Speaking after Friday’s game, Enrique reiterated that the team must prepare for life without Mbappe.

“I have been in football long enough, you should know that everything is important in this kind of club,” Enrique told reporters.

“Sooner rather than later, we will play without Mbappé so I’m looking for the best option for the team.

“Sometimes I’m right, sometimes I’m wrong. We need to get used to it [playing without Mbappé]. I will do what is best for my team. I don’t want to create controversy, it’s my decision.”

The latest saw PSG move 12 points clear at the top of Ligue 1.

 

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