Kylian Mbappé has faced a difficult 2024, with a series of underwhelming performances raising questions about his form. After a disappointing UEFA Champions League semifinal where Paris Saint-Germain were eliminated by Borussia Dortmund, Mbappé also struggled during UEFA Euro 2024.
The French forward’s recent struggles continued in the UEFA Nations League, where Les Bleus suffered a 3-1 defeat to Italy. As his performances decline, many wonder if Mbappé has already reached his peak.
Denis Charvet of RMC Sport expressed concern, stating that the player currently on the field is a shadow of the Mbappé who once dazzled both club and international football.
“I don’t recognize Mbappé anymore,” Charvet remarked on Les Grandes Gueules du Sport (via Le10Sport). “It feels like he’s absent, both on and off the field. I believe what he’s experienced over the past year or two at PSG has traumatized him. He’s not the Mbappé we once knew.”
Despite a slow start with Real Madrid, Mbappé managed to score a brace against Real Betis just before the international break. Whether this signals a return to form or if his struggles will continue remains to be seen.Kylian Mbappé has indeed had a challenging year, with several disappointing performances both for PSG and the French national team. His struggles were highlighted during the UEFA Champions League and Euro 2024, and the recent loss in the UEFA Nations League only added to the concerns.
Denis Charvet’s remarks about Mbappé being a shadow of his former self reflect a growing unease about the forward’s current form. However, Mbappé’s recent brace against Real Betis might suggest a potential turnaround. It remains to be seen if this is the start of a return to his best or if his difficulties will persist.
