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PSG's Thomas Tuchel Talks Kylian Mbappe's Status, Real Madrid Transfer Rumours

Paris Saint-Germain manager Thomas Tuchel said on Monday that Kylian Mbappe is fit to start Tuesday's UEFA Champions League clash against Real Madrid and responded to rumours the striker could leave the French capital for the Santiago Bernabeu.

Mbappe was left out of the starting XI for Friday's Ligue 1 win over Lille, but Tuchel told a press conference he would return for the match in Spain:

Jonathan Johnson

Tuchel on Kylian Mbappe: "He is ready to start. He feels good. That question is easy to answer." #UCL

The PSG boss also responded to comments from Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane, who has said he is "in love with" the World Cup winner, per Calum Wilson at Sky Sports:

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More Tuchel on Mbappe: "I do not know in what way or how much Zinedine Zidane is in love with Kylian, but the most important thing is that he is our player.