"LeBron James of soccer brace incoming", "Mbappe ghosting session" - Fans react as Milan and PSG name XI's for UCL fixture

Fans have reacted after the lineups were announced by Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and AC Milan for their UEFA Champions blockbuster matchup at the Parc des Princes on Wedenesday (October 25).

Both PSG and Milan are in good form recently, with the Parisians winning their last two league games (3-1 at Rennes and 3-0 at home to Strasbourg. They trail surprise leaders AS Monaco by two points after nine game.

Meanwhile, Milan have also put up a strong lineup for their clash at the regining Ligue 1 champions. The Rossoneri, though, lost 1-0 to Juvenrus in their last Seire A outing days before a 1-1 win at Genoa.

Considering the Parisians' strong lineup, featurig Mbappe, against Milan, fans reckon the 24-year-old - compared to NBA legend LeBron James - could have a field day. One tweeted:

"LeBron James of soccer (footbal) brace incoming."

Another chimed in:

"Mbappe ghosting session"

Mbappe starts alongside his countryman Ousmane Dembele, just behind another compatriot Randal Kolo Muani, in attack. The Parisans will look to return to winning ways in the competition following their shock 4-1 defeat at Newcastle United on matchday two.

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How have Kylian Mbappe performed for PSG this sesaon?

Kylian Mbappe

Kylian Mbappe has had a decent start to his 2023-24 campaign, scoring nine times across competitions. That includes eight strikes in as many league outings, while his other goal came in the 2-0 home win of PSG's UEFA Champions League opener at home to Borussia Dortmund.

Since than BvB game, Mbappe had not scored in four games across competitions, including theee in the league. However, that came to an as the Frenchman has netted in the 3-0 home win over Strasbourg.

Overall, the 24-year-old is the Parisians' aall-time top scorer with 221 goals in 275 games across competitions. The next best on the list is former Manchester United hitman Edinson Cavani, who netted exactly 200 times across competitions.

The Parisians' 4-1 humbling at Newcastle is one of their worst defeats in recent memory. Nevertheless, they won't have it east agianst a high-flying side like Milaan.