Brazil/France – Mbappé bows to Dembélé | OneFootball

Present at the pre-match press conference ahead of Thursday evening’s friendly between Brazil and France (kick-off at 9 p.m., broadcast on TF1), Kylian Mbappé was asked about Ousmane Dembélé’s contribution. The 27-year-old Real Madrid forward and captain of Les Bleus was highly complimentary of his 28-year-old Paris Saint-Germain counterpart, who is expected to start alongside him tonight.

Mbappé: “It’s extraordinary to have a Dembélé in the team.”

Dembélé will have appreciated such words from the captain of the France team, even though he knows full well that they will not be enough to shield him from criticism in the event of a below-par performance. The 2025 Ballon d’Or knows he is especially expected to deliver, and the digs come quickly if there is even a little disappointment. At least he is already used to that at PSG and seems to know very well how to handle the pressure. It is, moreover, a “click” he seems to have had during last season. There is less hesitation in his game, more sharpness and confidence. We hope to see further confirmation tonight, because he is a special player. All of that without forgetting the team, which makes him especially valuable.

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