According to Thomas Muller, Kylian Mbappe should expect an unpleasant night when PSG meets Bayern in the Champions League.
All eyes will be on Kylian Mbappe as PSG targets to overturn a 1-0 deficit when they meet Bayern Munich in the Champions League. From the first leg in Feb, Kingsley Coman scored the only goal to award his side an advantage.
The 24-year-old Mbappe was only fit enough to make a substitute appearance against the German giants who also defeated them in the 2020 final. He has since returned to form emphatically, scoring five goals in three Ligue 1 appearances. This therefore leaves the Bayern manager, Julian Nagelsmann sweating.
However, seasoned campaigner, Muller, is unfazed by the threat. The 33-year-old declared Mbappe “wont have fun” if Bayern implements their game plan effectively.
“Kylian, by his profile, logically represents a danger. He is the player who scores the most for PSG. We have to think about how to stop him. But this is a team sport. It’s not a question of stopping one player. We have to reduce his space in the middle and we are brave enough to go one on one with him”. Muller said.
“If he passes a first player, there will be another one behind. This whole world loves to watch him play football. But tomorrow we won’t want to watch him. If our plan is effective, he won’t have fun”.
As Muller alluded to, Mbappe is blessed with phenomenal pace and ability with the ball at his feet. These are the qualities that have made him the most in-demand player in Europe in recent years. The World Cup winner has been heavily linked with Real Madrid throughout his time with PSG. But instead, he signed a blockbuster three-year contract in May 2022 to end the uncertainty over his future.
When asked whether his future at PSG beyond this season is dependent on success in the Champions League, starting with victory over Bayern, he clearly pointed to the fact his club have never been crowned European champions.
“If I linked my future to the Champions League, without wishing to show a lack of respect to the club, I would have left a long time ago.” Mbappe said.
“I don’t think this match will have an impact. I’m here and I am very happy to be here. I am not thinking about anything other than making PSG successful.”