Barcelona and France defender Jules Kounde has responded to recent reports suggesting there may be tension between his international teammates Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele.
Kounde insisted that the atmosphere within the France camp is positive and said he has not seen any tension or disagreements between the two players.
His comments came after France defeated Turkey 1-0 in a match that marked Zinedine Zidane’s first appearance as France head coach.
Reports of Tension Between Mbappe and Dembele
Recent media reports had suggested that the personal relationship between Mbappe and Dembele had deteriorated, despite the pair continuing to maintain a professional relationship within the national team.
Some of the reports were linked to competition for individual awards, but Kounde said both players were mature enough to deal with any potential disagreement if one existed.
The France defender explained that such situations can be part of normal life and expressed confidence in the players’ ability to resolve any issue.
Kounde also stressed that the national team is enjoying a very good atmosphere and that he personally has not noticed any tension within the group.
Mbappe and Dembele Start Against Turkey
Both Mbappe and Dembele started France’s match against Turkey, the first game under Zidane’s leadership.
Mbappe scored the only goal of the match before leaving the field after suffering a knee injury following his goal.
Mbappe Returns to Madrid for Treatment
The injury forced the France captain to leave the match, after which he was set to return to Madrid for further examinations and treatment with Real Madrid.
As a result, Mbappe will miss the remainder of the current France international camp while he undergoes medical assessment and recovery.
France Prepare for Upcoming Fixtures
France continue their preparations for their upcoming matches, including a meeting with Belgium.
The French national team is also scheduled to face Italy and Belgium again in October as the squad begins a new phase under Zidane.
Is there a conflict between Mbappe and Dembele?
Jules Kounde said he has not seen any tension or disagreement between the two players within the France camp.
What did Kounde say about Mbappe and Dembele?
Kounde said both players are mature enough to resolve any potential issue and emphasized that the atmosphere within the squad is positive.
Who scored France’s goal against Turkey?
Kylian Mbappe scored the only goal in France’s 1-0 victory over Turkey.
Why did Mbappe leave the match?
Mbappe left the pitch after suffering a knee injury following his goal.
Will Mbappe continue with the France camp?
Mbappe will miss the remainder of the current camp after returning to Madrid for medical examinations and treatment.
