Mbappé: France's pressing error against Spain proved costly
Short overview
Kylian Mbappé said France's pressing was flawed from the start against Spain, noting they pressed 3 against 2 and must press man for man against such opponents.
Kylian Mbappé criticized France's pressing approach in their match against Spain, stating that the team made a tactical error from the outset.
“Right from the start, we were pressing 3 against 2… and we messed up there,” Mbappé said. “Against Spain, you have to press man for man.”
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