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Mbappe against the French far-right: We cannot leave the country in the hands of these people

marca.com 2 days ago

The Real Madrid striker comes to the defense of his French teamamte

Kylian Mbappe with his mask against Belgium
Kylian Mbappe with his mask against BelgiumEFE

Kylian Mbappe spoke ahead of tomorrow's match against Portugal. And once again he has left no stone unturned.

He has insisted that Cristiano Ronaldo was always someone he looked up to, but above all, he made a full-blown defense of Griezmann while admitting that the rojiblanco is not going through a good moment.

Regarding the elections next Sunday in France, Mbappe was even more emphatic than in his first appearance at the Euro.

Support for Griezmann: "He's been under attack lately. I find it difficult and unfair. Especially because the criticism is coming from home. He is going through a difficult time, but we must support him, he has done a lot for the national team.

"He is in a tougher moment and it must be said, and it would be good that everyone supports him, also the media. It's a shame, everyone can give their opinion, but it hurts me. He is one of France's best players of the modern era, we must support him. You see in his face that when he is supported he gives his best. Help him because he is an important player for us".

Legislative elections: "More than ever we must go to vote, we cannot leave the country in the hands of these people. Sunday's result was catastrophic and let's hope that people vote on the right side".

Why he plays further back now: "You have to adapt to all situations, to your teammates at every moment. Many make reference to how I played when I arrived, but there were other players. Before there was Pogba who would get those balls to you and today with the players I have, they have less profile to play deep. But I love the depth."

Mbappe and his fitness

His fitness: "I don't think I've recovered my legs yet. I've never been a player who makes excuses. I need a good physical preparation, and that's how it will be with Real."

Keys to the match: "I've always said that the Euro is very difficult, it will be won in the details, each one is important. We have to be convincing in both areas, there are two teams that have the ambition to reach the semis. We have improved in training, in intensity, in definition. We are ready."

His injury: "I have to tell the truth, I'm lucky to be here, so I have to thank the mask. I can't say anything else. I'm lucky to play tomorrow.

Rabiot is out and Camavinga can come in: "They are two totally different players. Cama plays at Madrid and has shown that he can play big games and if another one plays he will also do well."

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