Ousmane Dembele believes that Kylian Mbappe is facing too much unfair criticism, while affirming that his teammate remains a crucial leader of the French national team.
Faced with a wave of controversy surrounding Kylian Mbappe’s form and role, Ousmane Dembele has publicly stepped up to defend his French national team teammate.
In an interview with Marca, the PSG star stated that public opinion is judging the captain of “Les Bleus” too harshly. According to Dembele, Mbappe is not only one of the best players in the world but also a highly influential figure in the national team’s dressing room.
“They have been very unfair to him. People are going a bit too far because he is an extraordinary player and a wonderful human being. No matter what, in the French national team, he is the leader, the captain, and always gets along very well with us,” Dembele shared.
The striker born in 1997, emphasized that the criticism aimed at Mbappe has gone beyond professional boundaries. According to him, any action or statement by the Real Madrid forward easily becomes a subject of controversy, regardless of the issue’s importance.
Dembele’s statement comes in the context of Mbappe continuing to be the focus of media and fan attention. With his status as the top star of French football, every move by the Real Madrid star is heavily scrutinized, from his performance on the pitch to stories off the field.
Nevertheless, Dembele affirmed that Mbappe still receives absolute support from his teammates. According to the PSG player, the leadership role of the 27-year-old forward has not diminished at all, and he remains a key factor in the national team’s ambition to conquer major titles.
These defensive words from Dembele show the internal unity of the French national team as the squad enters important challenges. At the same time, this is also a reminder that the pressure on top stars like Mbappe sometimes goes far beyond what happens on the pitch.
