Due to a fractured nose, the Frenchman was forced to watch the match between France and the Netherlands from the sidelines on Friday night.
Mbappe was ready to play, and he was even wearing his mask. Didier Deschamps, however, didn’t believe the risk was worthwhile, and we concur.
The key player for France was forced to watch the entire match from the bench as Ronald Koeman’s Netherlands team held his team to a scoreless draw.
Now, a video has surfaced in which Mbappe is seen giving his assessment of a Dutch player who Arsenal is reportedly interested in.
According to Kylian Mbappe, Xavi Simons was killing France.
Among the most gifted young players at Euro 2024 is Xavi Simons.
The Dutchman, who plays for PSG but was on loan at RB Leipzig in 2023–24, has established himself as a consistent starter for his country.
In his team’s first game against Austria, Simons started on the right wing; however, on Friday night, when Holland played France, he was assigned a more central role.
The PSG player put up a far better show; he was active and exerted tremendous effort the entire game.
In the second half, Simons also struck the back of the net, and that goal would have won it. On the other hand, Denzel Dumfries blocked the goalie while offside, according to a VAR assessment.
Mbappe, who was observing from the bench, exhaled deeply as that goal was disallowed.
Nonetheless, it appears that Simons impressed the Frenchman.
Prior to entering their separate changing areas, Mbappe had a quick conversation with his former teammate Georginio Wijnaldum. As they were speaking, he noticed Simons approaching them.
Mbappe is heard shouting, “Hey, I was thinking he was killing us!” while pointing at the Dutchman in a video that the Dutch publication NOS Sports has posted.
After giving Simons a hug and speaking with him briefly, the Frenchman left.
Arsenal has contacted Simons about signing him.
Simons fulfils several of Arsenal’s requirements for a dynamic attacker.
The Dutchman is capable of playing both attacking midfield and wide wing. He is a really promising talent, and it is possible that this summer he will be available for a transfer.
According to L’Equipe, Arsenal has reportedly reached out to sign £52 million-rated Simons.
Everyone thinks the 21-year-old has a bright future ahead of him after he finished the 2023–24 Bundesliga season with 10 goals and 15 assists.
Though we believe Simons would be a fantastic addition to Arsenal this summer, it will be intriguing to see what happens with him.
