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Kylian Mbappé excited by France’s spectacular attack before World Cup
Ousmane Dembélé, Michael Olise, Rayan Cherki, Désiré Doué, Hugo Ekitike and Marcus Thuram all played their parts in wins against Brazil and Colombia at the weekend
TL;DR
- Kylian Mbappé embraces a leadership role, shifting from being the team's star to supporting younger players.
- France's attacking depth is highlighted by impressive performances from Ousmane Dembélé, Michael Olise, Rayan Cherki, Désiré Doué, Hugo Ekitike, and Marcus Thuram in recent wins.
- Mbappé is nearing Olivier Giroud's record as France's all-time top scorer.
- Despite offensive prowess, defensive fragilities were observed in the recent matches.
- Logistical issues, including traffic and airport procedures, were raised as concerns for the upcoming World Cup base camp in Boston.
- Coach Didier Deschamps expressed dissatisfaction with the mid-match cooling breaks.
- Past World Cup disappointments serve as a reminder that abundant talent does not guarantee success.
- The coach faces difficult decisions in selecting the final World Cup squad due to the high level of competition among forwards.