Kylian Mbappe is a doubt to face Bayern Munich in the Champions League this month after the Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) star came off injured against Montpellier on Wednesday.
In what has sparked massive concern among Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) fans, star forward Kylian Mbappe suffered an injury against Montpellier on Wednesday, raising concerns over his availability for a crucial Champions League clash against Bayern Munich later this month.
After being tackled by Montpellier midfielder Leo Leroy, Mbappe, who had earlier squandered two opportunities to score from the penalty spot, sustained knee and thigh injuries and had to be replaced in the 21st minute of PSG's 3-1 victory. The 2018 French World Cup winner's troubled expression when he left the field and, subsequently, the stadium conveyed his worry.
Les images de Kylian Mbappé en zone mixte, boitillant... 🤕 pic.twitter.com/WZzrF5QOvp
— CANAL+ Foot (@CanalplusFoot)Even though PSG manager Christophe Galtier was optimistic after the game, there is anxiety within the club and around its fans regarding the extent of Mbappe's injury.
"Is it a bruise? Is it a contusion? We don't know yet," Galtier said. "It doesn't look very serious. We're not too worried."
Christophe Galtier s'est montré rassurant sur l'état de Kylian Mbappé (blessé à la cuisse hier soir) qui reste toutefois incertain pour le match de Paris face au Bayern mardi prochain 🔴⚽️ pic.twitter.com/g2zl5Rspej
— Telematin (@telematin)Mbappe will have scans early on Thursday morning, but with the first leg of the Champions League last 16 against Bayern Munich in less than two weeks, his health will remain a concern until then. The 24-year-old could miss the earlier high-profile clashes against Marseille in the French Cup and Monaco in Ligue 1.
Sergio Ramos also came off early on Wednesday with a groin problem, while Neymar struggled with his ankle and didn't travel to Montpellier.
News of Mbappe's injury concern, coupled with the Brazilian star's ankle issue, has led to a war of words on Twitter between fans of PSG and Bayern Munich. While most supporters of the French giants are hoping that their two key players are fit for the crucial Champions League clash, fans of the German giants set a joke factory rolling on the micro-blogging site.
PSG fans also believe that the likes of legendary forward Lionel Messi, young sensation Warren Zaire-Emery, who created history on Wednesday, and others would be enough to tackle the Champions League challenge against Bayern Munich.
"Messi is enough. Neymar added on is just greatnesss," said one PSG fan, while another added, "I really hope they (Mbappe, Neymar, Ramos) will be okay before then."
A third PSG supporter said, "Messi will own Bayern by himself," while a fourth noted, "Mbappe will still cook Bayern."
Meanwhile, one Bayern Munich fan remarked, "Mbappe the proud flop!! As I said, he feels entitled at a very young age and thinks he's on top of d world. He's going to miss out on the champions league's most crucial stages and miss out on potential awards. He needs to learn humility."
"Mbappe ain't injured. The guy is faking after that embarrassing penalty situation," noted another German giants' supporter.
Here's a look at the war of words that has ensued since Mbappe's injury scare surfaced on Wednesday night:
Messi carry PSG https://t.co/60yUpwCNPx
— Rowang (@AwanAhm4d)don't worry we will come back stronger 💪❤️❤️ don't ever doubt https://t.co/007ERzPj2F
— hakimi_myboi (@ninisoo1214)Messi fans this is your moment "goat" better handle BM 😂 https://t.co/ut7KHSLY16
— 𝓛² 𝓲 𝓷 𝓭 𝓪 (@507LindaALeudo)Mbappe might miss the first leg against Bayern, Neymar is injured too for the moment.
Looks like it's Messi who's going to be alone to face Bayern once again. He will want his revenge. pic.twitter.com/RHGDDMvRKH
Mbappe might miss the first leg against Bayern. Neymar is injured too at this moment. It's Messi alone against Bayern again. Muller is so lucky, so lucky. I swear. pic.twitter.com/BhN973CygQ
— FCB Albiceleste (@FCBAlbiceleste)if Mbappe really ends up missing the game against Bayern... I need Neymar and Messi to remember their Barca days and RUN 👏🏻 IT 👏🏻 BACK 👏🏻 pic.twitter.com/UcG2xFUQqn
— ica 🇬🇪♀️ (@icaica_10)Kylian and neymar injured, no defence & no bench. what 😃 https://t.co/KqABmVapox
— gabriella (@bttercallsaliba)At least they have World Cup champion, Leo Messi. https://t.co/U2tiMnt9Td pic.twitter.com/LS4u9pVOT1
— T'challant (@vinnehvincent)Joao cancelo and Davis gonna cook they ass so bad mann https://t.co/Uft7tfxCyg
— notLTD (@lophytee)They ain’t winning against Bayern even with Mbappe, just look at Pessi’s terrible record against Bayern😂
— Nobody (@MrLuciferous)If bayern lose against psg without mbappe, they're finito pic.twitter.com/VzdfNP75ON
— Heja Reus (@BvbFraud)PSG are going to play bayern Munich without kylian mbappe.... Lmfao Messi can kiss is 8th Ballon d'or goodbýe 🤣🤣
— 𝔹 𝔼 ℕ 𝕁 𝕀 〽️ (@papabenji_)Mbappe against bayern pic.twitter.com/2DmiJp5MX9
— Hamad (@hamad_g_2002)Ramos and Mbappé both injured while Bayern are cooking, life is good
— Hassan (@JMusialinho)Let's do some dance. 🕺🤟🥶 https://t.co/mbI4pxNtpF pic.twitter.com/x1xWgeWcnJ
— 𝕯𝖎𝖊 𝕽𝖔𝖙𝖊𝖓🤟 (@FCBRebel01)YEEEEESSSSSSSSSSSSSS YESSSSSSSSS YESSSSSSSSSS YESSSS YESSSSSSS YESSSSSS https://t.co/JMemNrTN9A pic.twitter.com/lrOUNEAOCS
— Berkguy (@MrBerkGuy)run it back https://t.co/ajjQgKCS5q pic.twitter.com/1VRbRspyJ2
— v (@missh8ter)me and my kids will be front and center for this messi carry masterclass https://t.co/S9fWHLfDw1 pic.twitter.com/48xKMTIMsJ
— ethan 🫐 (@J0SHALLENN)Not worried https://t.co/HMeqyFWK99 pic.twitter.com/9DcsYHqE9m
— Christian😼🇲🇽🇧🇷 (@chrisbarrerra)LIONEL DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES https://t.co/nUWwS5FO3e pic.twitter.com/BYHSNXM7c8
— 🦅Nathan🇫🇷 (@ALjeandroMessi)