Khaberni - Kylian Mbappe, Real Madrid star, expressed his support for his Moroccan teammate Brahim Diaz, following the failure the player experienced during a decisive penalty kick in the African Nations Cup final.
Mbappe stated in comments carried by Barilla Radio that he spent half the night talking with Achraf Hakimi on the phone, expressing his understanding of the feelings of the players after losing the African Nations Cup final against Senegal, indicating that he knows well the feelings of frustration and anger, having experienced similar situations in his career.
He added that the Moroccan people had been waiting for this achievement for years, which increases the pressure on the players, confirming that this is the nature of a player's life, where moments of joy and disappointment intersect continuously.
Mbappe also touched on the situation of Brahim Diaz, emphasizing the importance of supporting the player psychologically before considering the athletic side, and said: "We will help him when he returns to Real Madrid. Before anything, one must think of the person himself before looking at the performance on the field."
French media confirmed that Kylian Mbappe's statements proved the strong relationship he has with Achraf Hakimi since they played at Paris Saint-Germain.
