Dembélé Defends Mbappé Against Excessive Criticism
Short overview
Ousmane Dembélé says there are too many critics towards Kylian Mbappé, calling him an incredible top player and a great person off the pitch.
Ousmane Dembélé has spoken out in defense of Kylian Mbappé, saying the criticism directed at his fellow French forward has gone too far.
“There are too many critics towards Kylian,” Dembélé said. “Mbappé is incredible, a top player and a great guy out of the pitch. People should not be so aggressive against him.”
Dembélé added: “They criticise Kylian for anything he does. That’s way too much.”
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