PSG VS Bayern: Why I played despite being injured – Mbappe

French and Paris Saint-Germain forward, Kylian Mbappe has revealed that he wasn’t supposed to feature in the Champions League round of 16 first-leg tie against Bayern Munich at Parc Des Princess.

Mbappe was still recuperating from a thigh injury but was introduced in the second half of the encounter, however, his introduction didn’t make any difference.

The France international suffered a hamstring injury on February 1 and the Ligue 1 club initially said he would be out for three weeks.

However,  Mbappe came on in the 57th minute and changed the tempo of the game, scoring two goals
but they were ruled out for offside.

After the game, Mbappe said he wasn’t suppose  to play in the game  “I wasn’t supposed to play but I wanted to play and help my mates.

“We did everything, we worked night and day to get me some game time.

“I wanted to [start the game]. But sometimes you have to be satisfied with what you can do, and that’s all I could do,” Mbappe said.