In the former PSG training center, these kinds of moments of communion were made almost impossible.
But in the gigantic Campus, with its large surface area, its multiple fields and its stands, PSG supporters can now, at selected times, access their champions and idols.
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This was the case this Sunday afternoon, where several hundred Parisian ultras attended a training session of Luis Enrique's group, which was open to them a few days before the round of 16 first leg of the Champions League. against Real Sociedad.
A training session in which Kylian Mbappé participated in full, preserved this Saturday evening against Lille.
Uniting supporters and players before the C1
“He is very good physically, we did not want to take any risks because there was no need,” Luis Enrique said in a post-match press conference.
If it had been a final, of course he would have played.
But on Wednesday he will be available, 100%, without a doubt.
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Mbappé was welcomed as a hero by the Parisian ultras, who could not help but give him their preference over his future four months before the end of his contract.
For them, there is no doubt: “Kylian, in Paris!”
“, they chanted multiple times, in front of Mbappé who greeted them warmly.
As reported by L'Équipe, this special moment of sharing between supporters, members of the CUP and the first team responds to a desire that resurfaces each season, around February: that of uniting behind the team as it approaches major C1 deadlines.
Marquinhos spoke in front of the supporters.
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We have objectives to achieve,” explained, in essence, the Brazilian captain.
All the objectives are important, in France, in Europe… We will do the maximum, with our philosophy and our values.
It is the most important.
We will see the result later.
The most important thing is to give a good image on the ground.
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Some members of the CUP were able to speak privately with the players, and they also attended the club's U19 match in the afternoon.
On Wednesday, the atmosphere in the Parc des Princes already promises to be fiery.