PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN star Kylian Mbappe has been hit with a three-match ban following his red card against Nimes.
The 19-year-old was given his marching orders after an angry confrontation with Teji Savanier on Saturday.
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Kylian Mbappe has been hit with a three-match ban after he was sent off against Nimes
PSG won the Ligue 1 clash 4-2 but their triumph was marred in the dying stages by the French striker’s reaction to a rough challenge.
Mbappe was scythed down after darting past Savanier and immediately got to his feet and ran over to shove his foe down to the ground.
Both men were sent off for the incident, with the Nimes ace receiving a five-game ban for his tackle.
PSG boss Thomas Tuchel defended his World Cup-winning attacker after the game, saying: “He was lucky not to be seriously injured. I want him to stay calm but in a match like that, in an atmosphere like that, it’s not easy. He didn’t hit somebody, he just pushed.”
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Mbappe was scythed down after late on in the clash and reacted furiously
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The 19-year-old, third right, was furious with the challenge from Teji Savanier – and was sent off for his reaction, along with the midfielder
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He will now miss the French champions’ next three match
Savanier admits he was shocked by the retaliation, and predicts Mbappe will now become even more of a target.
He said: “I didn’t see it coming. I was surprised when he reacted like that. If he continues like this, he’s going to see a lot of red cards this season.”
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Mbappe will now miss the domestic encounters against Saint-Etienne, Rennes and Reims.
However he will be available for PSG’s Champions League match at Liverpool on September 18.
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