Ethan Mbappé is set to face Paris Saint-Germain this Saturday evening in Ligue 1. Having developed in the Parisian club since 2017, the 18-year-old midfielder made a move to LOSC last summer. Is it a successful venture?
After spending seven years in Paris, this will mark the first time Mbappé will compete against the league leaders wearing the colors of another team. He has made nine appearances this season under coach Bruno Génésio, and while he may start, it is more likely he will come off the bench at Parc des Princes, having only been a starter once this season against Angers on August 24.
With such limited playing time, can we deem his stint at Lille a failure? Perhaps, but that might not be the complete picture. The young prospect faced substantial misfortune off the pitch; a quadriceps tear required surgery, sidelining him for three months. His reduced playing time can largely be attributed to this setback, a fact that has been acknowledged by his coach:
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“Ethan (Mbappé) was out for over three months. We know that after such a layoff and surgical intervention, a player needs time to regain match rhythm, as nothing replicates the experience of actual matches. This is why I’m gradually introducing him into play.”
When Ethan Mbappé is fit, the former Lyon and Rennes coach tends to rely on him, evidenced by his nine appearances in 14 possible matches, including eight as a substitute.
Describing Mbappé, Bruno Génésio has noted the young talent’s strengths, expressing a desire to harness his abilities:
“He possesses strong attributes suited for modern football, especially as an attacking player. He is quick, able to take on defenders with the ball at his feet, and shows great confidence. The way he takes penalties demonstrates his character and personality, which is a big asset at the highest level. However, he still has only 13 or 14 Ligue 1 matches to his name, and there are areas for him to improve and learn. But he is on the right track, which is good news for us.”
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At just 18 years old and possessing significant potential, Ethan Mbappé is expected to accumulate more playing time as the season progresses, especially if Lille advances in European competitions. At present, his time in northern France has not been an unqualified success. Nevertheless, it is too early to make a definitive judgment, particularly with the season still in progress and the prospect of a fully fit player revealing his true potential in the upcoming weeks. Will his story mirror that of his brother’s breakthrough with AS Monaco during the 2016-2017 season?
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