Kylian Mbappé has been feared in the world of football for five years. But in South America the hostility is more pronounced. In particular in question of the words taken for contempt towards the local selections. José Luis Chilavert did not digest, even denigrating Mbappé.
Kylian Mbappé and the South American selections, it’s I love you neither. Heckled and mocked by Argentine supporters after the World Cup final, the kid from Bondy is generally little appreciated by these different countries. In particular his declarations of May 2022 where he had placed Europe above in terms of competitiveness. ” The advantage that we Europeans have is that we play among ourselves with high-level matches all the time, such as the League of Nations for example. When we arrive at the World Cup, we are ready, where Brazil and Argentina do not have this level in South America. Football is not as advanced as in Europe “, he had let go.
Mbappé is not ready for South American football
Even a year later, the wound is not closed in the CONMEBOL area. The presidents of the Argentine and Uruguayan federations have gently teased Kylian Mbappé after Uruguay’s coronation at the recent U20 World Cup. It was more incisive from former Paraguayan goalkeeper José Luis Chilavert. The former Strasbourg goalkeeper, famous for his free kicks and penalties, was more aggressive. He invited the Frenchman to play in South America, saying that Mbappé would struggle with the weather conditions and the rough play of the local teams.
Former Paraguay goalkeeper José Luis Chilavert scratched Kylian Mbappé, who had offended South American football last year. https://t.co/SQ3jJItB7q pic.twitter.com/pRrATsm3GZ
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” Look at what Mbappé said, that South America does not play good football or that there is not a good level. I would like to see him running at altitude in La Paz or Quito, or playing outside in Brazil. Here he would be an average player, he is predictable. It’s obvious that he has an advantage with his speed, but with a defender who makes his breath feel in the back of his neck, we can calmly control him. “, he dropped on an Argentinian radio Splendid AM 990. Will the invitation be accepted? In the meantime, Mbappé can boast of being undefeated in the World Cup against South American teams: Peru (2018), Argentina (2018), Uruguay (2018) and Argentina (2022, defeat on penalties only). The PSG prodigy has even already scored 6 goals against these selections in the final phase.
