Even in Japan, the ripples from the Mbappé case are reaching the shores of Asia, and Marquinhos’ comments have not been well-received.
Marquinhos tried to remain diplomatic when speaking about the Mbappé situation but didn’t quite succeed. According to RMC Sport, a “more neutral response was expected from the Brazilian defender. Instead, he took some liberties, which was met with mixed feelings in Doha.”
The PSG captain’s remarks were as follows: “We always want to have the great players by our side, and I hope we will find a good solution for him to come back and help us this season.”
RMC Sport reports that Doha, which has “raised its voice” with Mbappé, “didn’t really appreciate Marquinhos’ statements to the media. Nasser Al-Khelaïfi also expressed his disapproval.”
According to the media outlet, the atmosphere in Japan is somewhat awkward, “marked by the shadow of Mbappé. The players are torn between wanting to support their teammate and aligning with their management’s position, according to a source close to the team. And the management’s reaction to Marquinhos’ statement has sowed doubt: the Parisian players are unsure about which stance to adopt in this matter.”
