Mbappé Will Never Be Like Benzema, French Journalist criticizes PSG Star

Daniel Riolo criticized Kylian Mbappé on RMC’s After Foot show for attempting to change his playing style. Mbappé seems to be transitioning from a relentless striker to a playmaking passer, as evident in the Rennes-PSG match.

Riolo commented, « There seems to be a desire from Mbappé to become a passer. I’m okay with that. Adding it to your skill set is fine, but substituting it for what made you strong, like acceleration, dribbling, and powerful shots, that’s where I have a problem. I don’t understand. »

Riolo argued that Mbappé is not like Benzema, a player capable of taking on various roles, and said, « Mbappé is not a number 10; he doesn’t have the required qualities to play in that position. I want him to stay on his side, accelerate, break down defenses, and not drop back to provide a good pass. I’m not even sure he’s capable of that. He doesn’t have the technique for it. Mbappé’s strength is not that. »