Kylian Mbappé

Kylian Mbappé, the French Football player has expressed his desire to compete in the upcoming Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

Mbappé said in a press statement on Thursday that when you see what the French teams have achieved in the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, you would hope to achieve the same in 2024, with a team that brings together the best players.

"Already, in 2020, for the Tokyo games, I wanted to participate, it was an objective but they (referring to the Paris Saint-Germain team) quickly pulled the rug out from under my feet," Mbappé revealed.

Kylian Mbappe wants to fulfil childhood dream and play for France at Paris 2024 home Olympicshttps://t.co/vIb8jJBLeh
— The Sun Football ⚽ (@TheSunFootball) October 29, 2021

It is reported that Mbappe will miss his team's important match, on Friday, against Lille, the defending champion, in the French Ligue 1 competitions, due to an ear, nose, and throat infection.

Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) said in a statement, "Mbappé is still undergoing treatment for his ENT infection and will resume training at the start of next week."

The absence of the trio Sergio Ramos, Marco Verratti, and Leandro Paredes from the squad continues, as their recovery period is still undergoing.

The medical update this Thursday has the latest fitness news on Sergio Ramos, Leandro Paredes, Marco Verratti and Kylian Mbappé.@Aspetar
— Paris Saint-Germain (@PSG_English) October 28, 2021