Impeccable in his attitude since the start of the season,
Kylian Mbappé also impresses with his performances on the pitch. But this sparkling state of form has not made him lose his legendary outspokenness.
While the France team is currently facing Azerbaijan as part of its qualifying campaign for the 2026 World Cup, the captain of the Blues made comments that offended some observers.
Kylian Mbappé, fulfilled captain.
“ I'm not breaking any taboo if I say I can score goals against anyone, launched the man who became, with his 52 goals, the second top scorer in the selection behind Olivier Giroud (57 goals). I think I'll beat him but when, I don't know. Maybe this Friday, who knows? Maybe in a longer time. It's something that will come naturally and I'll move on from there. »
Rothen and Larqué shocked by Mbappé's comments
“There is a new season, we were able to rest, have vacations, I was able to prepare well. I attacked the season well, continued Kylian Mbappé. It's a bit premature, it's only the beginning. I put in all the ingredients to get it off to a good start. We are starting to understand what the coach expects of us. Here in the selection, we were serious in the first two matches. I am in good spirits but I am working to do better. »
It didn't take much longer to see certain personalities react. On RMC, consultants Jérôme Rothen and Jean-Michel Larqué, in particular, castigated what they perceive as “a lack of respect for the adversary”. “ I have adapted well to Madrid, I am a little calmer there. This is not an attack on France… “. Words that resonate a little more today.
