VIDEO: PSG will have to get used to 'playing without Mbappe', says Luis Enrique

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Luis Enrique was asked why he took Kylian Mbappe off in the 65th minute when Paris Saint-Germain was trailing against Stade Rennais at home. The Spanish head coach stated that sooner or later the team have to get used to it.

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PSG were held to a draw by Stade Rennais at the Parc des Princes and denied a sixth straight win. Luis Enrique's side managed to snatch a point from the visitors with a last-gasp penalty goal from Goncalo Ramos, which cancelled out Amine Gouiri's opener.
However, what made the game's headlines was the Spanish coach's substitution of Kylian Mbappe in the 65th minute when the hosts were 1-0 down, prompting many to question whether it was because of the French superstar's decision to leave the club as a free agent at the end of the season.
Indeed, Luis Enrique confirmed at a press conference that he substituted the France international despite going behind as he believes his team must start to "get used to" playing without their biggest attacking asset. Check out the controversial words of the former Barcelona coach.

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