Forward of the French national team Kylian Mbappe spoke with media representatives on the eve of the 2026 World Cup qualifying match against the Ukrainian team.
Kylian MbappeOn the return of Kante:
«He is an asset for any team. He is a highly qualified player who brings his experience to a very young team. We hope he will perform as well as he always has.»
On Cherki’s role:
«He is a special talent. In my opinion, he has a gift that he is developing. He has integrated into the team very well and has already created a special bond with his teammates. Cherki started playing well with us back in June. I hope he will be just as good as in Manchester City.»
On the importance of tomorrow’s match:
«You never even think about unsuccessful results. There is additional pressure because qualification is at stake. For us, there is only one option — victory. We need not only to win but also to make the fans at the stadium smile. We are here to play, entertain, and qualify.
The first match against Ukraine was tough. They had several great moments; if football were fair, they should have scored. It will not be an easy match, but qualification depends on us. We want to continue our progress and win all our home matches.»
On his role in the team:
«I’m just here to play. The question is how I can perform well for the team. It’s up to me to create the best conditions for my teammates because I play constantly, having the most matches for the national team now. Their adaptation depends on me. I’m also gaining experience as a captain. I try to help everyone.»
