“Don’t look at me in the tunnel” – Kieran Trippier says his son wants to walk out the tunnel with PSG star Kylian Mbappe instead of himself

Kieran Trippier recently revealed that his son wants to walk out the tunnel with PSG star Kylian Mbappe instead of with his own father.

“Don’t look at me in the tunnel” – Kieran Trippier says his son wants to walk out the tunnel with PSG star Kylian Mbappe instead of himself

Kieran Trippier and Kylian Mbappe (via X/@centregoals & MbappeCentral)

Newcastle United are set to lock horns with Ligue 1 giants PSG. Matchday 2 in the group of death features Eddie Howe‘s side host Kylian Mbappe and Co. at St. James Park. Ahead of the fixture, Kieran Trippier shared a humorous incident with his own son. Speaking to the press, the Englishman said that his son was obsessed with Mbappe.

He also said that his son made a surprising request. Trippier said, “My son wants to go out of the tunnel tomorrow with him instead of me!” Moreover, his son also watches videos of the Parisien star on YouTube. In a humorous comment, the English footballer said that he told his son not to look at his face in the tunnel. Trippier vs. Mbappe is expected to be a tough matchup for this week’s game.

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Speaking to the press, Kieran Trippier acknowledged the same. He said that Kylian Mbappe is one of the best in the world. He added that he faced Mbappe in his debut, back when the player was at AS Monaco. Fans have taken up Trippier’s comments, which have gone viral. Newcastle will look to pull off a result from the game after managing a 0-0 draw against AC Milan.

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How PSG are likely to line-up against Newcastle

PSG are on the back of a disappointing draw against Clermont Foot. The club will look to get back to winning ways against Newcastle. PSG manager Luis Enrique will be without Marco Asensio, Presnel Kimpembe and Nuno Mendes. However, the fitness of Kylian Mbappe is a sigh of relief for the club. Mbappe returned to action against Clermont after an ankle injury against Marseille.

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Manuel Ugarte in training (Via X/@PSG_EN)

Enrique is likely to stick with Gianluigi Donnarumma in goal. Milan Skriniar and Marquinhos are the go-to center-back pairing for the Parisiens. Lucas Hernandez is likely to start at left-back but often migrates to form a back three. On the other hand, Achraf Hakimi is a given starter on the right. As for the midfield, Manuel Ugarte and Vitinha are frontrunners.

Youngster Zaïre-Emery‘s recent performances may warrant a start against Newcastle. Up top, Enrique will entrust Kylian Mbappe along with Ousmane Dembele on the flanks. Gonçalo Ramos did absolutely well filling in for an injured Mbappe against Marseille. PSG are top of Group F after a win against Borussia Dortmund. Newcastle are second with one point.

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