Kylian Mbappé addresses need for improved defensive contributions
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 2:20 PM
Last updated Jun 15, 2026
Kylian Mbappé, preparing for his World Cup debut against Senegal, emphasized the importance of enhancing his defensive work. In an interview with Le Parisien, he acknowledged the need to push himself further to support his team as they aim for a third title. Mbappé expressed that taking on defensive responsibilities is crucial, especially in high-stakes tournaments like the World Cup. He also mentioned that he is open to constructive criticism as he seeks to improve his overall game.
- •Mbappé aims to improve defensive contributions ahead of World Cup match.
- •He prepares for his debut against Senegal this Tuesday.
- •The forward believes addressing criticism is key for his enhancement.
- •France seeks a historic third World Cup title this year.
- 2:20 PMYahoo Sports — ‘I need to push myself further’ – Kylian Mbappé on the need to improve his defensive contribution
"If you were to ask 100 people what Kylian Mbappé (27) is currently lacking in order to take his career to the next level, you wouldn’t be surprised if many of them pointed to his defensive work. Fo...
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