Kylian Mbappe Issues Strong Criticism Of Antoine Griezmann's Treatment

JAKARTA - Ahead of the Euro France quarter-final match against Portugal, Friday, July 5, Kylian Mbappe expressed his dissatisfaction. He did not support the treatment received by Antoine Griezmann.

With all the challenges, the French national team managed to reach the quarter-finals of the Euros. Although only scored one goal since the start of the competition, and that was from a penalty, and took advantage of two own goals against Austria and Belgium.

Kali ini, Portugal akan menjadi lawan mereka, tantangan terbesar sejak 17 Juni. Antoine Griezmann dan Kylian Mbappé menjadi contoh masalah offensive yang dihadapi. Griezmann tampak fit, ditambah dengan penggunaan masker yang mengganggu, sementara Mbappé menjalani Euro yang sulit.

Less sharp, less decisive, and less powerful, this Atmartico Madrid player has been the shadow of the player who has usually been the key to Les Bleus since Euro 2016. On the one hand, Didier Deschamps often moves him to various positions, in the middle, supporting the striker, on the right.

This did not make it easy for his work but his appearance was still worrying, so some observers questioned whether he was still worthy of being included in the starting eleven. For Kylian Mbappe, this debate doesn't even need to exist. The captain even went so far.

In a press conference ahead of the match, captain Les Bleus gave a long support to his colleagues and sharply criticized critics.

"We have to ask him if he's comfortable playing on the side. Antoine, he's been treated unfairly lately. In my opinion, it's difficult and unfair, especially because criticism comes from his own country. He's a player who has given so much to the national team and I think it's important to give recognition. He's going through a difficult time, and it's not something embarrassing to admit. He has the support of everyone, the whole team," said Mabppe.

"It would be nice if he gets support from you, journalists and the public because he has contributed a lot to the national team. It is important to give recognition to the players who have worn this jersey and make history for this country. It is unfortunate that we dumped him, criticized him. It is unfortunate," he said.

"I can't replace the positions of the people who gave their opinion. I feel hurt because he always gives everything to the French national team. He is one of the best players in the modern history of the French national team," he added.

"Being a football country also means supporting great players when they have difficulties. We have to try to support it. It means a lot to him. It looks on his face. He gives his best, so please help him because he is an important player for us," said Mbappe.

Calls from the heart will certainly mean a lot to deputy captain Les Bleus.