Patrice Evra did not mince his words when talking about Kylian Mbappé. The former left back of the France team spoke on the show Rothen s’igne on RMC, where he delivered a clear opinion on the Real Madrid striker. A media release which will not fail to provoke a reaction, as Evra’s words resonate as a muscular clarification.
“Let us never compare Mbappé to Thierry Henry”
Patrice Evra was direct: for him, Kylian Mbappé is not at the level of Thierry Henry. “Let us never compare Kylian Mbappé with Thierry Henry. This product, you created it. » A strong statement which marks the difference, according to him, between the young star of PSG and the former legend of the Blues.
Drawing on Henry’s past performances, Evra added:
“You talk about the best player in the world, but have you looked at Thierry Henry’s performances at the time? » A criticism which seems to call into question the incessant praise surrounding Mbappé, while placing Henry on an unrivaled pedestal.
Evra, a point of view that can be defended
If Evra’s comments are debated, the statistics offer a contrasting perspective. Thierry Henry remains to this day the top scorer in the history of the Blues with 51 goals in 123 matches, compared to 48 goals for Kylian Mbappé in just 85 caps. But in terms of average, Mbappé is ahead of his elder with 0.56 goals per match, compared to 0.41 for Henry.
However, Evra’s criticism could be explained by his proximity to Henry, his former teammate in the France team. The two men shared some notable years, including the controversial 2010 World Cup, and that relationship could influence the former defender’s judgment.
Evra is not his first controversial outing. Accustomed to resounding declarations, he continues to share his opinions without filter, even if it means dividing. In any case, this new dig revives the debate on Mbappé’s place among the greatest players in the history of the Blues.
