Champions League: Newcastle Boss Opens Up on Perfect Plan To Stop ‘Best Player in the World’ Mbappe

• Newcastle manager Eddie Howe has revealed his grand plan for Kylian Mbappe
• The English tactician plans on frustrating the French superstar in the Champions League tie vs PSG
• Mbappe has been in blistering form this season, scoring seven goals in eight games across all competitions

Eddie Howe has revealed his detailed strategy for containing Paris Saint-Germain star Kylian Mbappe ahead of Newcastle's UEFA Champions League group match on Wednesday, October 4.

Newcastle's anticipation of hosting a prestigious European club competition at St James' Park is about to become a reality as PSG visits on matchday two.

For the first time in over two decades, Howe's team will welcome Europe's top clubs, with Mbappe representing the biggest challenge as the French champions aim for consecutive victories in the UCL, per Eurosport.

The Group F encounter promises an intriguing on-field battle between Newcastle captain Kieran Trippier and the Frenchman.

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However, Eddie Howe has stated his reluctance to employ man-marking tactics. The English manager has instead offered an alternative approach to effectively neutralize the threat posed by the 2018 World Cup winner.

“It’s very difficult to combat him. Our defensive record and team performance has been strong," the 45-year-old asserted as quoted by PSG Hub.

Speaking about Mbappe, Howe said: "I don’t believe in man-marking. We need to do well in our units, nullify the space and hopefully keep the best player in the world quiet.”

Mbappe labelled 'best player' in the world

Like Eddie Howe, PSG manager Luis Enrique has lauded Kylian Mbappe as the 'foremost player in the world', Sports Brief reported.

Mbappe's incredible performance on the field has garnered admiration from fans worldwide, and his head coach has joined the chorus of accolades for the 2018 World Cup champion.

Enrique went to the extent of crowning him as the top footballer on Earth, highlighting Mbappe's remarkable leadership attributes.

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Mbappe to miss Newcastle clash?

Sports Brief also reported that PSG might have to do without Kylian Mbappe in their pivotal UEFA Champions League clash against English Premier League outfit Newcastle United.

The 24-year-old striker has accompanied the rest of the PSG squad for this crucial match but could miss out on playing for the Parisians due to an injury sustained in his previous game.

PSG will be keeping their fingers crossed that the French forward receives medical clearance to participate against the Magpies, as they aim to maintain their victorious streak in the competition following their opening-day triumph over Dortmund.