For several years, Kylian Mbappé and Presnel Kimpembe wore the same jersey. Partners at Paris Saint-Germain before the first left for Real Madrid and the second for Qatar SC, the two men played many matches together. Asked about this period, the former Parisian defender spoke of the defensive aspect of Kylian Mbappé’s game. With a little confession along the way.
During an appearance on RMC, Presnel Kimpembe therefore mentioned this specific point which he did not like.
“I always told him, he tired me with that. When he wasn’t running. » And obviously, the defender found someone to answer. “He’s too strong in response Kylian. He’s too strong. »
But straight away, the Parisian “titi” recalled the importance of Kylian Mbappé, whether at PSG, in the French team or even in his current club. “He’s a leader. He has already shown it, whether at PSG or with the French team. Even in Madrid. He is capable of taking the team and lifting it up. »
Kylian Mbappé, a disappointment at PSG regarding the C1
Concerning the failure of the quest for the Champions League when Kylian Mbappé was in Paris, Presnel Kimpembé could only deplore that the club had not achieved its objective sooner.
“The results he had at PSG in terms of the Champions League, because it’s ‘the most important’ and what you’re also looking for, it didn’t give what we all would have dreamed of having. But you have to look on the bright side of things. »
Ensuring that “Kylian (Mbappe) is a great player »the former Parisian defender was both delighted with PSG’s victory in the C1 final last season, and deplored that Kylian Mbappé was encountering some difficulties at Real Madrid. “I hope for him that he will finish in the best possible way when he ends up in Madrid. »
