PSG takes training to the next level with robot wall to react to free kicks
PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN has taken their training into the future with the addition of a new robot wall.
The technology has been introduced to the club's training ground to help their stars practice free kicks.
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Footage from their Camp des Loges base shows coaches working with the robot wall in front of the goal.
The equipment consists of a wall of mannequins on wheels that move up and down to block shots.
As movement is made towards the wall, the mannequins mimic the jump from a defensive wall, as shown by a coach walking towards the wall in footage from the training ground.
However, fans couldn't help but joke about PSG's lack of European glory and Kylian Mbappe's possible departure in response.
One fan wrote on social media: “I also need a robot to take free kicks as everyone is left-wing.”
Another said: “Can the training walls get them Champions League?”
A third fan also said: “All this just to convince Mbappe to stay.”
Mbappe's future in the French capital remains in doubt as his contract expires this summer.
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The 25-year-old is yet to sign a new contract and is free to sign a pre-contract agreement with clubs abroad.
He has long been linked with a move to Real Madrid and has reportedly agreed to join the Spanish giants this summer.
According to reports, Mbappe has given the club his demands to finally complete the long-awaited move.
As for PSG, Luis Enrique's side are currently 11 points clear at the top of Ligue 1 after beating Lille 3-1 on Saturday.
However, they remain in search of their first Champions League win and return to European action this week.
PSG hosts Real Sociedad in their round of 16 match at the Parc des Princes on Wednesday.