Kylian Mbappe, France Aim to Keep Rolling While Iraq Keep Positive Outlook
Mbappé said France’s attacking depth could decide matches as he prepares for a milestone 100th international appearance.
- Kylian Mbappé addressed reporters ahead of France's World Cup matchup against Iraq, a game that could mark his 100th international appearance. "There's nothing bigger than the national team. It," Mbappé said, emphasizing results over individual milestones.
- Reflecting on global soccer trends, Mbappé noted that winning teams shape tactical evolution. "There's a culture of the moment," he said, citing how football shifted from Barcelona's possession to Real Madrid's style, and now PSG's counter pressing. The French squad has become more attack-minded.
- Mbappé defended longtime teammate Ousmane Dembélé, noting he was the best of the four attackers in the first half. He praised Michael Olise's breakout performance while acknowledging the team needs to refine their direct attacking link.
- When asked about legends, Mbappé kept perspective simple: "Messi and Cristiano are the best, that." He joked he would not be playing at 40, acknowledging the team's depth means any game can belong to someone different.
- Focusing on the upcoming Iraq match, Mbappé dismissed external comparisons to other players. He warned that despite the team's talent and continuity, the World Cup remains unpredictable, requiring full concentration for every fixture.
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Kylian Mbappe, France aim to keep rolling while Iraq keep positive outlook
PHILADELPHIA -- Kylian Mbappe is still favored to eventually capture the World Cup career goals record. But as he heads into France's second World Cup group game against Iraq on Monday, part of the matter remains out of his control.
He was not at the press conference before the debut against Senegal because Didier Deschamps wanted to avoid the time lost in the traffic congestions from the hotel to the stadium of New Jersey. The priority was to take care of him. The delegation of France in Philadelphia, where this Monday will be measured with Iraq, Kylian Mbappé appeared before a room with almost 100 journalists, eager to know his opinion on various topics. Real Madrid’s str…
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