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Former French international, Jérôme Rothen deplored the fact that Kylian Mbappé does not care about criticism of the French team’s play.
After a Euro that did not thrill the French, Didier Deschamps’ men return to competition this Friday evening, with the reception of Italy at the Parc des Princes in the Nations League. Invited to a press conference on the eve of the match, Kylian Mbappé notably returned to the criticisms of the game proposed by the Blues.
“I’m at a point in my life and career where I don’t notice anymore. I come, I play, I try to do my best, to help the team. What people think is the least of my worries. (…) There will always be discussions “, declared the captain of the French team.
Rothen on Mbappé: “He’s wrong on all counts”
Statements that did not please Jérôme Rothen. He is wrong on all counts.said the former PSG midfielder on RMC this Thursday. It’s a shame because he’s intelligent, he’s passionate about football. He knows the importance of the French team, a team that belongs to everyone, to all French people.”
And Rothen adds another layer: “These people who criticize represent 80% or even 90% of the fans of the French team, it’s problematic if you don’t listen to them. It means you’re in your own bubble. I say be careful, there is danger.”
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