Mbappé: 'I have to step up defensively' ahead of World Cup
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Kylian Mbappé says he must improve his defensive contributions for the team, starting at the upcoming World Cup, as France aim to win the tournament.
Kylian Mbappé has acknowledged the need to improve his defensive work for the team, stating that it will begin at the upcoming World Cup as France seek to win the tournament.
“I have to step up defensively,” the forward said. “It's important for the team, and I HAVE to do it. It will start in THIS World Cup, because we want to WIN it.”
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