A mixed start to the season for Kylian Mbappé. Arriving in Madrid with an obvious galactic status, the Bondy player struggled to get going in La Liga, with three rather complicated first matches and without being able to score a single goal. Before the break, he managed to open his league account (he had already scored in the European Super Cup, Editor’s note:) with a double. Enough to join the French selection with peace of mind…
This international break, with two Nations League matches against Italy and Belgium, is therefore also an opportunity to breathe and recharge. Even if it is true that he will be expected to do well, after a rather complicated Euro 2024, during which he was not at his best. The Bondy player will therefore want to rebuild and has a lot to prove.
He does not escape criticism
As indicated The Teamhe will also have to be careful about his behavior. Indeed, the newspaper explains that some of the actions of the Madrilenian have displeased internally recently. Some “star behavior” thus earn him internal criticism. Even if he takes his role as captain very seriously and is quite open with his teammates, he does not escape certain criticisms from the French group.
This international training camp could therefore be an opportunity for him to patch things up a bit with his teammates, while continuing to play the role of leader and captain that he takes on 100%. The question of his positioning, with the explosion of Barcola, a left wing player, will also arise for Didier Deschamps. Will Mbappé start in the centre like in Madrid? The answer will be on Friday evening at the Parc des Princes against Italy…
