Kylian Mbappe has come to the defense of Barcelona's young star Lamine Yamal, urging the media and public to ease off on the teenager's personal life. Speaking ahead of France's World Cup qualifier against Azerbaijan, the Real Madrid forward reminded everyone that Yamal is still just 18 years old and deserves room to grow, both as a footballer and as a person.
In the same interview, Mbappe also gave updates on his fitness after recent concerns, echoing sentiments he shared earlier in the week about feeling fully ready for the upcoming clash . Mbappe stated passionately:
His remarks come at a time when Yamal has faced increased off-field attention. The French captain emphasized the need to protect young talents, noting that every teenager makes mistakes and learns from them. Mbappe added: