Luis Enrique eyes Mbappe's sell-by date

Any team in the world would consider it almost an act of terrorism not to count on the services of Kylian Mbappe for all their matches, but Luis Enrique's latest decisions show that the Asturian coach is already thinking beyond what has been the French striker's project, and flagship, for the club. His contract will expire at the end of June and he will leave Paris.

PSG are already planning a future without him. He was substituted in the last two matches of the Parisian team. What is even more remarkable: he was substituted in matches in which PSG did not win (1-1 vs. Rennes and 0-0 vs. Monaco). With Ligue 1 on track, Luis Enrique began to prioritise the planning for the next season. The Champions League is just around the corner, with the tie against Real Sociedad well-defined, but not closed. A priori, with Kylian as undisputed starter...

At the press conference ahead of the second game against the San Sebastian side, the media were quick to point out: is it viable that Mbappe could also be substituted? The Asturian, as faithful to his style as ever, replied: "Maybe yes, maybe not... who knows? It's a tricky result. We're in an exceptional moment and I can play with any of the 23 called-up players".

No one in Paris can imagine a second leg against Real Sociedad without Mbappe. At least while the tie is still alive. But these latest moves by Luis Enrique, which began with a first substitution against Monaco, leave the door open.

This is something that has never happened before at PSG. Barring injury, Mbappe had never before had two consecutive games in which he had been substituted so early (65th minute vs. Rennes and at half-time against Monaco) in matches in which PSG were not yet ahead on the scoreboard. In fact, he