Randal Kolo Muani’s situation at PSG is not improving. The French striker was once again ruled out by Luis Enrique for the advanced match of the 16th day of Ligue 1 against Monaco this Wednesday. Defender Milan Skriniar, absent against Lyon on Sunday evening (PSG 3-1 victory), makes his return.
Asked on Monday before the match about his possible choice not to call them, Luis Enrique replied: “Tomorrow we have a very difficult match against Monaco. One of the direct opponents in the championship. As in every match, I try to call the 20 players that I consider best prepared for this match“, while dodging the question about a possible departure of “RKM” and Skriniar from the winter transfer window.
The decisions say everything very clearly
Then revived on the specific case of the Blues striker Randal Kolo Muani, to whom he gave very little playing time last season and this season, the Spanish coach declared that he could explain it, “but I don’t do it. The decisions say everything very clearly. The situations are reversible. A player, even if he makes a mistake, is reversible. Absolutely all of them. But I don’t delve into decisions, I prefer to be criticized“.
After the match against OL, he bluntly said: “I know I don’t speak French, but I can’t be clearer in Spanish. Anyone who doesn’t understand is not my problem“, after having already cut short a first question: “I can only summon 20 players“.
In the recovery phase after a very long absence – almost two years – Presnel Kimpembe is not in the group either.
In a press conference, Luis Enrique affirmed that he had “no idea“regarding his return date:”It’s a very different case, it’s been two years since he played continuously. There were two different injury relapses. It would be very risky to speed up the process. Training and workload will indicate its progress. It’s more physical than medical“, he continued. Hit in the right thigh against OL, Nuno Mendes is also absent for the trip to Monaco.
