MBAPPE admits “making mistakes” as the leader of France before the return of Les Bleus

Kylian Mbappe is scheduled to return to the French national team against Croatia after a six -month absence.

Les Bleus captain will lead the team on the Split team in the first stage of the quarter -finals of the Nations League on Thursday, with the headquarters of the scheduled on Sunday in The Stade De France.

This is the first start of MBAPE to France since its 3-1 defeat against Italy on September 6, a match in Parc Des Princes, the land of his former club, Paris Saint-Germain.

Thinking about that period, MBAPPE admitted that he did not run the situation – who saw him being scrutinized to play important games only for his country – well.

“I am clear enough to find out what I do well and what I do not do well. I know that people were not happy with what I was doing on and outside the field, and I was not doing them well,” Mbappe said during a press conference before the match.

“I have no problem questioning myself. I haven’t had any problem with criticism when you deserve and equip it.”

Once again in September, the French star was struggling to form in Real Madrid and with the national team. At that time, he refused foreign opinions, saying they were “the least worries me.”

In addition, he previously reduced concerns about returning to the PSG stadium after his prominent departure, which was characterized by tense relations with the club’s management and supporters.

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Now, after six months, he admits that some criticisms he faced at that time were justified.

“I did not play well against Italy and a press conference (before the match) did not satisfy people, because as a leader I did not carry people,” I confessed.

“I accept it, but now the most important thing is to go forward and not repeat the same mistakes.”

There was speculation about whether he would keep driving, but after discussions with coach Didier Deschamps, he kept his leadership role.

MBAPPE was left outside the Nations League matches in France against Israel and Italy in November, with Deschamps at the time that “it is better in this way” given the attacker’s physical and mental state.

His absence from a previous international window also caused a slight injury to the thigh, as he continued to play with Real Madrid despite his lack of national duty.

This led to frustration between the French fans and raised questions about his priorities between the club and the country.

However, MBAPPE re -discovered its shape with Real Madrid and was prolific this season, where he scored 31 goals in 44 games.

He said, “I feel good, I am happy to play football.” “I am happy to be here to help the (France) team.”