Luis Enrique has acknowledged that Paris Saint-Germain is preparing for life without Kylian Mbappe, as evidenced by his decision to substitute the Real Madrid target at half-time against Monaco.

Mbappe, 25, is strongly rumored to have agreed to join Real Madrid when his contract expires this summer, although no official announcement has been made regarding the move.

The France captain was substituted for the second game in a row and chose to watch the second half of the goalless draw from the stands.

PSG manager Enrique has indicated that he is resigned to losing the 2018 World Cup winner and is looking for ways to set up his team without him.

The 53-year-old said: "Sooner or later he won't play with us anymore. We have to get used to that.

"I'm trying to find the best formula. I do what I consider to be best for the team. It's my decision."

Mbappe was taken off at half-time against former club Monaco

Mbappe was substituted in the 65th minute against Rennes last Sunday with PSG trailing 1-0, and his replacement Goncalo Ramos scored the equalizer in stoppage time.

Randal Kolo Muani, another Frenchman, was brought on at the Stade Louis II, but PSG once again failed to secure a victory.

Since joining from Monaco in 2018, Mbappe has become PSG's all-time leading scorer with 244 goals.

PSG is currently 12 points ahead at the top of Ligue 1 and will face Real Sociedad in the second leg of their Champions League last-16 tie on Tuesday.

In the first leg earlier this month, Mbappe scored the opening goal in a 2-0 win over the LaLiga team.