PSG’s Loss to Arsenal Highlights Absence of Kylian Mbappé’s Game-Winning Ability
Paris Saint-Germain’s 2-0 defeat to Arsenal on Tuesday night at Emirates Stadium was a harsh reminder of the French giants’ lack of a game-winner in their squad. Thierry Henry, the legendary French striker, echoed this sentiment, stating that PSG’s inability to score goals is a direct result of their absence of a player like Kylian Mbappé.
The match got off to a disastrous start for PSG, with Gianluigi Donnarumma making two costly mistakes that led to Arsenal’s goals. The Italian goalkeeper’s misjudgment on a cross and a free-kick allowed Kai Havertz and Bukayo Saka to score respectively. Despite PSG’s dominance in possession, they were unable to capitalize on their chances, leaving Henry to lament the team’s lack of a game-winner.
"PSG has a good team, they have possession, but that’s about it," Henry said. "You no longer have that ‘game-winner’ you used to have. You can see that there’s a plan, that the players know what to do. But when they get close to the box, apart from Barcola who tried some things, we didn’t see much."
The absence of Mbappé, who has been struggling with injuries this season, has been felt by PSG. The French superstar’s ability to win games with his pace, skill, and clinical finishing is something that PSG’s current squad lacks. Without a player like Mbappé, PSG’s attack looks stagnant and predictable, unable to conjure up the same level of excitement and unpredictability that Mbappé brings to the table.
The loss to Arsenal was a wake-up call for PSG, who need to find a way to replace Mbappé’s game-winning ability. With the Champions League campaign just around the corner, PSG can’t afford to continue struggling in front of goal. They need to find a way to score goals consistently, and fast.
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