Mbappé Backs Barcola Ahead of France vs Italy in Nations League

This Friday, the French national team is set to face Italy in a highly anticipated UEFA Nations League match. Coach Didier Deschamps is expected to pair Bradley Barcola with Kylian Mbappé in the striking department. Ahead of the clash, Mbappé shared his thoughts on his former PSG teammate during a press conference on Thursday, offering insights and a word of caution to the media.

Bradley Barcola: Rising Star of PSG

At just 22 years old, Bradley Barcola has been making waves at Paris Saint-Germain this season. With an impressive record of four goals in three Ligue 1 matches, the young winger is on a hot streak and aims to carry this momentum into his performance with the French national team. Set to start against Italy on Friday night, Barcola can count on the backing of his captain and former PSG colleague, Kylian Mbappé.

“I hope you will go easy on him during tough times”

During the press conference on Thursday, Kylian Mbappé was asked about Bradley Barcola. The Real Madrid star responded warmly, stating: “I’m happy for him; he’s a really good guy. I hope you all will go easy on him when he has matches where he doesn’t score.”

“His potential is immense”

Mbappé continued to advocate for Barcola, asserting, “Don’t call him a failure. His potential is immense. He will play in significant matches and can achieve even more. What he’s doing is fantastic; I’ve watched his games, except for the last one.”