France forward Ousmane Dembele has publicly defended his teammate and captain, Kylian Mbappe. Dembele claims that the level of criticism directed at the Real Madrid striker has become excessive. These comments come as the French national team prepares for the upcoming World Cup. The forward believes the scrutiny surrounding Mbappe has gone too far. By speaking out, Dembele aims to shield his captain from ongoing public pressure. The team remains focused on their preparations for the global tournament. This support highlights the internal solidarity within the French squad.