PSG vs Rennes: Kylian Mbappé Substituted, Was it a Punishment?

A minor event occurred at the Parc des Princes: Kylian Mbappé did not finish the match.

It’s noteworthy as it’s quite rare: Kylian Mbappé was substituted during the match between PSG and Rennes on Sunday. Despite wearing the captain’s armband, he was not very influential at the Parc des Princes this Sunday, and his substitution was met with some mild jeers. This was unusual considering he wasn’t particularly booed before the match.

He was replaced by Gonçalo Ramos… who ended up provoking two penalties. One was overturned by VAR, but the other was eventually converted. Is it a sign? Thanks to this goal, PSG avoided defeat… securing a 1-1 draw in the final minute of regular time.

Luis Enrique justified Mbappé’s substitution after the match: « It can happen sooner or later, sooner or later: at some point we have to learn to play without Kylian. It’s something that all coaches have to do. »