France forward Ousmane Dembélé has defended national team captain Kylian Mbappé, saying the scrutiny directed at the Real Madrid striker has become “very, very unfair” and has gone too far.
Mbappé has faced sustained criticism in Spain following a trophyless season with Real Madrid, as well as ongoing debate in France over his leadership role since becoming national team captain in 2023.
Speaking to Spanish newspaper Marca on Friday, Dembélé said the level of attention on Mbappé often crosses a line.
“The criticism towards him is very, very unfair,” he said. “Some people go a bit too far with the criticism of Kylian.”
He added that Mbappé’s global status often fuels exaggerated reactions from fans and pundits alike.
“He’s an incredible player and a very good person off the pitch. Some people overdo the criticism because he’s Kylian Mbappe. They shouldn’t keep going after him.”
Dembélé also said even minor
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