After having suffered a series of physical problems last season, including a severe hamstring injury contracted at the end of last April, Ethan Mbappé made his return on September 14. And in what way! The little brother of “Kyk’s” gave Losc victory against Toulouse, at the very end of the match (2-1), a few minutes after coming into play.
The 18-year-old did it again just before the international break in October, scoring his second goal of the season against his former club, PSG (1-1). Which makes you wonder if the training midfielder is not ultimately predestined to play in attack.
Asked about the best position on the pitch for the young Frenchman, Hakon Haraldsson felt that he had the qualities to play both in the midfield and up front.
Haraldsson on Mbappé: “He can play both positions”
“ Ethan had major injuries. But he is mentally strong. And these two important goals (against Toulouse and PSG, editor's note) show that he has returned to his best level. To answer the question, I think he can play both positions (forward and midfielder, editor’s note),” replied the Icelandic international in comments relayed by
West France.
And to add: “ He is fast as an attacker, very good one-on-one and a good finisher. But he also has the quality of a passer to play in midfield. He is capable of running a lot. So he can do both. Above all, I hope that he will have more minutes of play.” Ethan Mbappé will have a new opportunity to show the extent of his talent this Sunday evening, on the pitch in Nantes, at the end of the 8th day of Ligue 1.
