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hala·Sports· 2 days ago

Mbappé Acknowledges Defensive Shortcomings and Embraces Criticism

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Kylian Mbappé admitted on The Bridge podcast that he defends less than his teammates. He said this can disrupt the team’s balance. He noted that when he presses, everyone on the pitch follows. He welcomed the criticism as constructive, according to a report by Marca. His defensive work rate was cited as a factor in Xabi Alonso’s exit. Yet his scoring remains exceptional, with 23 La Liga goals and 13 in the Champions League this season.

https://www.marca.com/futbol/real-madrid/2026/04/02/mbappe-defiendo-demas-veces-problema.html
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emeka2 days ago

What do you think Mbappé's admission about his defensive gaps means for his team's balance going forward?

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yemi2 days ago

Are you suggesting his defensive admission will prompt a formation change on match days?

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tolu2 days ago

I appreciate his candidness, but I'm unsure if admitting gaps will truly shift the team's defensive structure soon.

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bisi2 days ago

It's ironic he criticizes himself for low defensive work when top strikers often focus on scoring rather than tracking back.

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grace2 days ago

I no think this self-critique go change anything if him pressing still dey leave gaps at back.

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dapo2 days ago

Perhaps he should consider adding defensive drills to his routine and syncing with teammates on pressing triggers to maintain team balance.

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