Kylian Mbappé has long been protected. Above all, by his goals, the raison d’être of football, which masked his deficiencies and his defensive attitude, but also by the clumsiness of certain partners or by the confusing behavior of the other stars. In short, it was rare to hear Kylian Mbappé get a slap on the wrist the day after a PSG match. But now, he is the only real star of the Parisian squad, the star around which the team must revolve. So when it doesn’t work, there’s no escape for number 7.
This Monday morning, after a poor collective performance from PSG, Kylian Mbappé was not even saved by his goal, the 16th of the season in Ligue 1, scored from the penalty spot. Because the rest was below everything, between technical errors and nonchalant attitude. And this is no longer happening, as evidenced by the numerous outraged reactions on social networks.
An attitude that raises questions
“The record, in relation to the requirements and what is expected of him, is average with even points where he is not good at all, which should not happen. It is sometimes even exasperating, which is more annoying”for example launched the editorialist of RMCDaniel Riolo, who points out the consequences of the freedoms granted by Luis Enrique to his attacker. “What is a player who does what he wants? If we really follow Luis Enrique in a line of reasoning that I don’t like, it inevitably disturbs others. They don’t really know where to stand if this guy has his way. »
But what provokes a more virulent reaction is the French international’s lack of enthusiasm in defensive tasks. Against LOSC, he once again showed incredible nonchalance in this area. “He is still a professional player and his attitude is deplorable tonight. In the folds, there is nothing, he pretends. When he goes to defend on a guy, he does it so badly by making fouls every time with a bad mind”continues Riolo.
It is therefore now fashionable to tackle Mbappé’s little defensive investment, but he has been doing this for a long time, without anyone questioning it. This is mainly the responsibility of his coaches, who seem to grant him special treatment, however incompatible with modern football. Salah at Liverpool, Kane at Bayern Munich, Haaland at Manchester City, and all the others are not stingy with defensive efforts. But isn’t it already too late for Kylian Mbappé?
