France's Dembélé Defends Mbappé: 'Criticism Is Excessive'

Ousmane Dembélé, a forward for the French national football team, has spoken out in defense of his captain, Kylian Mbappé, arguing that the criticism directed at the star player has become excessive.

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It's unfair. Some people have set the level of criticism against Mbappé too high.

Dembélé's comments, reported by the BBC citing Spanish outlet Marca, suggest that some individuals are unfairly targeting Mbappé. "It's unfair. Some people have set the level of criticism against Mbappé too high," Dembélé stated. He emphasized Mbappé's exceptional abilities on the field and his positive character, asserting that he is "an incredibly great player on the field and a good person off it."

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He is an incredibly great player on the field and a good person off it.

The French international believes that Mbappé is being scrutinized simply because of his global fame. "They are excessively criticizing him just because he is Kylian Mbappé. It's time to stop the attacks against him," Dembélé urged. He highlighted that Mbappé, like any human, is subject to intense scrutiny, with "every move being the subject of excessive attention and criticism."

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They are excessively criticizing him just because he is Kylian Mbappé. It's time to stop the attacks against him.

Dembélé further praised Mbappé's role within the national team, describing him as "the best teammate and a great leader for us." This defense comes amidst ongoing discussions about Mbappé's performance and future, particularly following his move to Real Madrid and his captaincy of the French national team.

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Every move is the subject of excessive attention and criticism. Mbappé is, after all, human.