Mourinho calls criticism of Mbappe 'ridiculous'
Jose Mourinho defends Kylian Mbappe who has been scrutinised during the international break.
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"Exaggerated, no - I think it was ridiculous."
— Jose Mourinho , Celebrity
"What I can promise is when a Real Madrid player doesn't behave the way a Real Madrid player is supposed to...you will not see that player on the bench because he will be at home."
— Jose Mourinho , Celebrity
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Jose Mourinho defends Kylian Mbappe who has been scrutinised during the international break.
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