Mbappe criticises coach Deschamps and team-mates after World Cup exit
Kylian Mbappe criticized France manager Didier Deschamps' 'sloppy' tactics and his team-mates' lack of communication following his team's elimination from the World Cup. Mbappe stated, "We were three against two in midfield, and against Spain, that's hard. Fabian [Ruiz] and Rodri had plenty of time to play. There was a lack of communication on the press. I think we should have done man-to-man press and force them to run with us." He also shared that he did not believe France had played the game they wanted, "technically, tactically."
France had been heavy favorites throughout the tournament but crumbled against a unified Spanish team, who swept aside France 2-0 to book their place in the final against either England or Argentina. The humiliation occurred in Dallas, with L'Equipe giving Mbappe a pitiful 3/10 rating. Mbappe added, "When you don't do what you have to do in a World Cup semi-final, you don't win." He noted that Spain respected their game plan and liked to control the ball and tempo, while France's plan to press them high was not managed. Mbappe concluded, "We were too sloppy technically. We could not hurt them when we could have. Even when we recovered the ball, our first touches were not good enough. That gives a defeat. It is a huge disappointment. But if we are objective, we didn't put all the ingredients to g..."
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Kylian Mbappe has openly criticized France manager Didier Deschamps and his teammates following their World Cup elimination. His comments suggest
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