A clever tactical tweak helped Paris Saint-Germain humble hosts Real Sociedad, with the Kylian Mbappe saga put on the back burner
Luis Enr ique was well aware that becoming Paris Saint-Germain’s head coach was going to pose unique challenges. He was given a baptism of fire on that front within days of his unveiling last July when Kylian Mbappe was put up for sale and prevented from travelling with the squad on their pre-season tour to Japan and South Korea. But after the dust had settled on , Luis Enrique’s eyes were wide open regarding the job.
Two outstanding goals by Mbappe killed the tie and ensured qualification for the quarter-finals. A distraction? Only for those outside of the club. “He’s the best player in the world,” said Luis Enrique to French TV station Canal Plus, again needling the question of his future. “Apparently, he’s leaving soon, so we will need to try other players.” Mbappe scores his second goal away to Real Sociedad There was pressure on Luis Enrique as he returned to his native northern Spain.