With a bloody lip, Nordi Mukiele proclaimed his anger after his exit at the start of the match on Saturday against Clermont. The Parisian defender, stunned after hitting Massamba Ndiyae, the opposing goalkeeper, was forced out by Paris Saint-Germain doctors. Acharf Hakimi took his place in the 14th minute.
Furious, Nordi Mukiele did not let up on the sidelines and insisted to the medical staff to keep his place. Luis Campos was forced to play buffers and tried to calm his player. Even if that wasn't really enough to make the former Montpellier side listen to reason.
Scenes of hesitation on the PSG bench after this contact between Nordi Mukiele and Massamba N'Diaye 🧐
The Frenchman has to leave after 8 minutes of play even though he assured he could continue to play, and lets his frustration burst out 🫢#PSGCF63 | #Ligue1UberEats pic.twitter.com/2vL0Ei6lGR
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Lacking playing time, Nordi Mukiele had only 15 appearances with Paris Saint-Germain this season before this meeting. A way out was also sought for him this winter, and if the Frenchman was coveted by several teams, such as Bayern, he ultimately remained in France.
Against Clermont, Luis Enrique chose to reshuffle his squad, four days before the quarter-final first leg of the Champions League against FC Barcelona (Wednesday, 9 p.m. at the Parc des Princes). Several young players were established, such as Senny Mayulu (17 years old), Yoram Zague (17 years old) or Arnau Tenas (22 years old).