Kylian Mbappé, an emotional leader in the French national team

Kylian Mbappé, star forward of the French national team, shone once again in the last match against Morocco. When asked about his preference between Belgium and Spain in the semifinals, Mbappé responded calmly and detachedly: "It doesn't matter to me, if it's Belgium, then Belgium, and if it's Spain, then Spain. We'll see what happens. They are semifinals and it's always going to be a tough match," he expressed.

An emotional leader within the team

In his statements, Mbappé acknowledges feeling like an emotional reference for his teammates. He highlights the importance of his experience in previous World Cups and his role as an example for the younger players. "Of course, I feel good with France. It's a team, a group that I hold dear. I have to set an example for the team, especially emotionally, conveying my background in competitions of this level," stated the forward.

Optimism after an ankle knock

Despite suffering a knock on the ankle, Mbappé assures that he is in good physical condition. He acknowledges that Mateta was in better shape to play the final minutes of the match, but stresses the importance of maintaining concentration and a winning mentality. "We are in the semifinals, very happy, but there is still a long way to go. We are prepared to face whatever comes," stated the player.

Mixed emotions with a friend in the competition

Regarding the defeat of his friend Achraf, Mbappé reveals that it will be tougher to face the situation in the dressing room, where friendship prevails over competition. On the field, the competitive mindset prevails: "We were there to win. When I see him again in the dressing room, it will surely affect me because he is a very close friend. But here there are no feelings," explained the French forward.

The potential of the current French national team

Despite comparisons with the 2018 World Cup-winning team, Mbappé does not consider the current French national team as the strongest. He highlights the potential and quality of the team, as well as the excitement they generate, but emphasizes that strong teams are those that manage to win titles. "I still don't see any gold cups by my side," Mbappé concluded regarding the team's expectations.

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