MNM Trio Will Need to Accept Sitting on the Bench, Says PSG Coach

Football - Ligue 1 - Nantes v Paris St Germain - The Stade de la Beaujoire - Louis Fonteneau, Nantes, France - September 3, 2022 Paris St Germain's Kylian Mbappe celebrates scoring their first goal. (Reuters)
Football - Ligue 1 - Nantes v Paris St Germain - The Stade de la Beaujoire - Louis Fonteneau, Nantes, France - September 3, 2022 Paris St Germain's Kylian Mbappe celebrates scoring their first goal. (Reuters)
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MNM Trio Will Need to Accept Sitting on the Bench, Says PSG Coach

Football - Ligue 1 - Nantes v Paris St Germain - The Stade de la Beaujoire - Louis Fonteneau, Nantes, France - September 3, 2022 Paris St Germain's Kylian Mbappe celebrates scoring their first goal. (Reuters)
Football - Ligue 1 - Nantes v Paris St Germain - The Stade de la Beaujoire - Louis Fonteneau, Nantes, France - September 3, 2022 Paris St Germain's Kylian Mbappe celebrates scoring their first goal. (Reuters)

Paris St Germain will need all their resources if they are to shine on all fronts this season, and it means that their formidable "MNM" attacking trio will need to take a break at times, whether they like it or not.

While Mauricio Pochettino would rarely replace Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe or Neymar, his successor Christophe Galtier has not hesitated to put the Brazilian on the bench on Saturday, three days before their Champions League opener against Juventus.

Neymar came on around the hour mark but it was Mbappe who made way for his fellow forward in their 3-0 win at Nantes and the France player did not show any sign of frustration.

Messi is the one who played the most among the three, although he was also recalled to the bench in the closing stages against Monaco and Toulouse.

Galtier, who took over this season, had warned that the team would come first, and he has been true to his word as PSG scored a record 24 goals in their opening six league matches.

"I talked about it twice - once with each of them and once with the whole squad, to tell them that this is how it was going to be and that we had to have the right attitude and accept it," said Galtier.

With a packed schedule with the World Cup looming in the European autumn, Galtier said there was little choice.

"You say it's new, but it's an obligation for everyone because of the very busy schedule," he explained.

"We play a lot, every three days, then every four days, then there is the World Cup. Everyone has to understand that they won't be able to play all the games."

Center back Sergio Ramos was also given a relative rest against Nantes, only coming on in the 62nd minute.

"Everyone has to be ready to play. The most important thing is the team. We have quality in both the starters and the substitutes," said center back Presnel Kimpembe.

"We have a good group. Everyone knows that. We take advantage of each other to be as good as possible."



Diriyah Company, Saudi Tennis Federation Sign MoU on Tennis Development

By 2030, the Diriyah project is expected to host over 100,000 residents and attract 50 million visitors annually - SPA
By 2030, the Diriyah project is expected to host over 100,000 residents and attract 50 million visitors annually - SPA
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Diriyah Company, Saudi Tennis Federation Sign MoU on Tennis Development

By 2030, the Diriyah project is expected to host over 100,000 residents and attract 50 million visitors annually - SPA
By 2030, the Diriyah project is expected to host over 100,000 residents and attract 50 million visitors annually - SPA

Diriyah Company and the Saudi Tennis Federation signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at fostering the growth of tennis in Diriyah, strengthening collaborative initiatives, and hosting educational events for youth in schools and community venues to encourage participation and skill development.
The MoU is part of a series of agreements through which Diriyah Company aims to enhance the quality of life, promote sports, and develop an integrated, sustainable community, positioning Diriyah as a global destination that celebrates sports, culture, arts, and heritage, SPA reported.
By 2030, the Diriyah project is expected to host over 100,000 residents and attract 50 million visitors annually.
The Saudi Tennis Federation seeks to promote and advance tennis across the Kingdom, with a strong focus on nurturing young talent. Through structured talent identification and development programs, the federation aims to empower the next generation of players while also enhancing infrastructure and organizing tournaments. Its ultimate goal is to position tennis as one of the Kingdom’s premier sports.