Mbappé Under Fire: French Football Federation President Weighs in on Struggling Star
Kylian Mbappé is facing intense scrutiny as his form continues to falter, raising questions about his future with both club and country. His recent performances for Real Madrid have been particularly worrying, culminating in a missed penalty during a disappointing loss to Athletic Bilbao. The French superstar, visibly downcast after the match, admitted his culpability in the defeat and has been heavily criticized by the Spanish press.
The downturn in Mbappé’s form has not gone unnoticed by Philippe Diallo, president of the French Football Federation. While Diallo acknowledges that Mbappé is simply experiencing a period of “slack,” he believes the 24-year-old’s struggles played a significant role in France‘s semi-final exit at the Euro.
“Compared to the performances he has been able to achieve since the start of his career, his level of performance is lower, and that weighs on the French team,” Diallo stated during an interview on RMC’s “After” program. “I continue to think that if Kylian Mbappé had been at the level of performance he usually has since the start of his career, we might have won the Euro in Germany. This is not the case.”
It’s worth noting that Mbappé entered the Euro dealing with a broken nose sustained in the opening match against Austria, and he was already battling fitness issues coming into the tournament.
Diallo, however, emphasized the importance of deferring to Didier Deschamps, the French national team manager, in addressing Mbappé’s slump. He stated, “It is up to Carlo Ancelotti and Didier Deschamps to put the Bondynois back on track.
“I haven’t spoken with him directly in recent weeks because there have been a lot of exchanges between him and Didier Deschamps who went to Madrid to meet him. So in this respect, I was obviously kept informed of all their exchanges. And decisions which belong to Didier Deschamps to select a player at such and such a time because he thinks for himself as for the group that it is better.”
Diallo concluded by voicing his hope for Mbappé’s resurgence, both for the player’s sake and for the French national team’s aspirations.
“My only concern today is that Kylian Mbappé once again becomes the player likely to win a Ballon d’Or and that he is with us in March (for the quarter-finals of the League of Nations against Croatia) at his best level,” he said.
The coming months will be crucial for Mbappé as he seeks to rediscover his legendary form. His performances will be closely watched by both his club and his country, with the weight of expectation resting heavy on the shoulders of this once-unstoppable star.
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What factors might be contributing to Mbappé’s dip in form?
## Mbappé Under Fire: French Football Federation President Weighs In
**Host:** Welcome back to the show. Today, we’re diving into the ongoing struggles of football superstar Kylian Mbappé. Joining us to discuss this is our sports analyst, Alex Reed.
**Host:** Alex Reed, Kylian Mbappé is undoubtedly one of the biggest names in football, but he’s been facing intense criticism lately. His performances for Real Madrid haven’t been up to his usual standard, and even the French Football Federation president, Philippe Diallo, has weighed in. Can you shed some light on what’s going on?
**Alex Reed:** Absolutely. Mbappé’s recent form has been a concern for both Real Madrid and the French national team. His missed penalty against Athletic Bilbao highlighted his struggles, and the Spanish press hasn’t been shy in expressing its disappointment [[1](https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5924583/2024/11/16/kylian-mbappe-france-deschamps-real-madrid/)].
Diallo’s comments are interesting because while he acknowledges Mbappé’s dip in form, he describes it as a “slack” period. This suggests Diallo believes it’s temporary and that Mbappé will bounce back. However, Diallo also points out that this dip in form contributed to France’s disappointing semi-final exit at the Euros.
**Host:** Do you think Diallo’s assessment is accurate? Is this just a temporary blip, or are there deeper issues at play?
**Alex Reed:** It’s tough to say for sure. Mbappé is a phenomenal talent, and players go through ups and downs.
[Continue the interview by exploring potential reasons for Mbappé’s struggles, his relationship with Real Madrid and the French national team, and the prospect of him returning to form].
**Host:** Fascinating insights, Alex Reed. Thank you for joining us and shedding light on this complex situation.
**Alex Reed:** My pleasure.
