Currently in the United States for the Club World Cup, Ousmane Dembélé and Kylian Mbappé have not yet played the slightest second of play. The two French internationals should nevertheless take their first steps in this competition very soon.
Paris Saint-Germain striker, victim of a lesion to the left thigh during the League of Nations match against Spain, resumed collective training on Friday. The former Barça player has carried out the entire session with his teammates. According to RMC, it should nevertheless be preserved again for the match against Seattle, scheduled for Monday evening.
As for the number 9 Merengue, he resumed indoor physical training. Earlier in the week, he had been hospitalized due to acute gastroenteritis. A priori, Kylian Mbappé should not take part in the team of his team against the Mexicans of Pachuca on Sunday. On the other hand, it is likely to be aligned on June 27 to face the RB Salzburg.
Dembélé-Mbappé in the running for the Ballon d'Or
This club World Cup is a significant competition for the Bondy prodigy, which still has a few chances of winning the Ballon d'Or. However, he is not one of the favorites for obtaining the prestigious individual reward, unlike Ousmane Dembélé.
Author of 33 goals this season and winner of the Champions League with Paris Saint-Germain, the latter could succeed the prize list at Raymond Kopa (1958), Michel Platini (1983, 1984, 1985), Jean-Pierre Papin (1991), Zinedine Zidane (1998) and Karim Benzema (2022). Answer on September 22.
