Kimpembe Reveals Mbappé’s Reaction to His Defensive Work-Rate Jibes
Former PSG defender Presnel Kimpembe has opened up about his on-field banter with Kylian Mbappé. In a recent interview, he recalled how he would tease the forward for not tracking back and admit he got tired when Mbappé skipped his defensive duties. Kimpembe noted that Mbappé is no stranger to criticism. Since moving to Real Madrid, the French captain has faced intense scrutiny from fans and media alike. According to Kimpembe, Mbappé has always been prepared for high expectations and knows how to handle the pressure. Reflecting on their time together at PSG, Kimpembe smiled as he recounted Mbappé’s “too strong” reply whenever the defender complained about his work rate. The full chat was shared during an appearance on a leading French sports channel.
https://www.marca.com/en/football/spanish-football/2026/05/22/i-told-mbappe-that-i-got-tired-when-he-didn-t-run-and-his-response-was-too-strong.htmlUse The App To Win ₦1m
Stories are shared by community members. This article does not represent the official view of NaijaWorld — the author is solely responsible for its content.