Striker Paris Saint-Germain and the national team of France Kylian Mbappe suffered an ankle injury during the home game of the French Cup last 16 against Brest (3:1), according to football.fr website.
The 25-year-old forward was roughly tackled by center-back Lilian Brassier in the 69th minute of the match. The Pirates' defender was sent off the pitch after receiving a second yellow card. Mbappe suffered an ankle injury but managed to play the match to the end.
For Kylian Mbappé, we’ll see tomorrow. He took a heavy blow to the ankle. He stayed on the field, it was okay, the doctors will see tomorrow.
Note that on February 10 the Parisians will have a home match in Ligue 1 against Lille. PSG is leading in the standings of the Ligue 1 after 20 rounds of the season-2023/2024, scoring 47 points. The Red-and-Blues will host the first match of round of 16 of the Champions League against Spanish Real Sociedad on February 14 at the Parc des Princes stadium.
Mbappe has played 15 league matches this season (20 goals, four assists), three French Cup matches (six goals, three assists), as well as six Champions League matches (three goals). The Transfermarkt website estimates Mbappe's market value at €180 million.
On February 7, the striker himself announced his terms for the clubs willing to sign him: a salary of €50 million and a signing bonus of €120 million in a conversation with El Larguero. On February 6, The Independent reported that Mbappe was not satisfied with the offer from Real Madrid.
