Ex-PSG star Rothen: Mbappe ego a problem for Deschamps

Football
26 Jun 2021 • 9:39 PM MYT
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Former PSG star Jerome Rothen has taken fresh aim at Kylian Mbappe over his Euros form with France.

The 22-year-old forward has yet to score in the tournament, although he did have a strike against Germany in their Group F opener ruled out for offside.

"That he is the leader on the pitch, no problem... that it [his ego] extends to off the field too, that bothers me," Rothen told RMC.

"I think Didier Deschamps can no longer manage it and it is problematic. It is even surprising that he lets Kylian Mbappe do so many things.

"It can be seen in his performances on the pitch. Today, we cannot say that Kylian Mbappe has had a successful Euros.

"Is he in the right like he was at PSG throughout the end of the season? I would say no.

"We expect much better from Kylian Mbappe. Everyone thinks that Mbappe is one of the best players in Europe. But if you immediately put him in the category of the very best, you cannot be satisfied."