AL WAKRAH, QATAR – NOVEMBER 22: Kylian Mbappe and Antoine Griezmann of France talk during the warm up prior to the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group D match between France and Australia at Al Janoub Stadium on November 22, 2022 in Al Wakrah, Qatar. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)
France star Kylian Mbappe was reportedly stunned after one of his teammates, who went on a rant in the dressing room after the loss to Italy.
The two-time World Cup winners started their UEFA Nations League campaign a with a 3-1 loss to the Azzurri on Friday night.
According to L’Equipe, France goalkeeper Mike Maignan was not happy with the performance and screamed at his teammates in the dressing room after the match.
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It is believed the shot-stopper spoke about the lack of desire and aggression which allowed Italy to come back in the after France took the lead after 13 seconds.
The report adds that not one player dared to speak up after Maignan’s rant, including captain Mbappe and vice captain Antoine Griezmann who both remained dead silent.
Maignan was asked about the rant by reporters after the game but declined to comment.
“What is said in the locker room stays between us,” he said, as per Goal.
“We came up against a big team that defended well together. We have to move on. We can’t play every match with clean sheets.
“I’m having a hard time with it, the group is having a hard time with it. We’ll discuss it [on Saturday]. There’s no need to worry. When you lose a match, it’s not the end of the world.
“We all have a role to play on the pitch. We know we have to do better, this French team has to win. We’re not going to make excuses, we’re going to question ourselves and move forward.”
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