In the aftermath of his absence from the match against Lilie, concerns about his ankle injury have escalated. As Paris Saint-Germain prepares for their crucial Champions League Round of 16 clash with Real Sociedad, there is a sense of anticipation surrounding the return of this key player. Reports indicate that the 25-year-old is now fit for the game, raising hopes of his participation.
This echo ominously mirrors previous assurances given before the face-off with Lille, where it was revealed that while Mbappe did not take part in team training sessions, his involvement in the game was never in doubt according to the club. However, contrary to such confidence, he ultimately did not make an appearance.
Manager Luis Enrique recently stated that Kylian Mbappe’s absence from the Lille match was a tactical decision aimed at keeping him available for the upcoming Champions League game. Additionally, the manager has confirmed that the World Cup winner will start the match against Real Sociedad.
‼️🚨 Kylian Mbappé will START tomorrow night against Real Sociedad!
Luis Enrique has announced ✨🇫🇷
— MC (@MbappeCentral)
This news undoubtedly brings a positive update for the club’s fans. Kylian Mbappe emerged as PSG’s top scorer during the group stages, scoring three goals. Moreover, he holds the record for the team’s highest goal scorer this season, with 30 goals in all competitions.
With great anticipation, we eagerly await to see how his performance unfolds after his injury setback. This UEFA Champions League season holds even greater significance for Kylian Mbappe. It may be his last chance to secure European glory with PSG before a potential move to Real Madrid.
Kylian Mbappe has consistently expressed his desire to win the Champions League title with PSG. The esteemed star player and his team came incredibly close to universal triumph during the 2019/20 season, but unfortunately fell short in the finals against Bayern Munich. However, recent reports suggest that the French forward is on the verge of joining Real Madrid as a free agent at the end of the season.
Supporting these speculations is La Liga President Javier Tebas, who affirms that. Consequently, this season represents the superstar’s final opportunity to lead PSG to their first-ever UCL triumph.
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According to the Source essentiallysports.com