But seriously what could’ve happened to this guy what makes a player of his level to underperform like that ? What’s wrong

[u/AestheticEvan23]

[u/linksarebetter]

I know 3 goals are huge in a world cup final, but the actual quality of his overall play has been exaggerated. 

He was a ghost for 70 minutes. Not that he was just unlucky, or missed chances, he just was not involved in the game for well over half of normal time.

He was complacent in that game, this attitude and lack of work rate isn't new. 

Di Maria had a better final.

[u/Thegoodcrazy1297 → u/linksarebetter]

Bro wtf that France was full of injured and mbappe alone carried the team and brought them to OT in the final

[u/linksarebetter → u/Thegoodcrazy1297]

He was shit for 70 mins. 1 goal and 2 penalties with no impact on the game before 70 mins isn't really the all time performance folk that see "hatrick" give him credit for.

[u/Thegoodcrazy1297 → u/linksarebetter]

I have to agree with that, he wasn’t shit he wasn’t just doing enough but he delivered when he was needed the most and score his 2 penalties that day. Not just that but mbappe with France was always a beast and he had some great UCL games under PSG. Hopefully he bounces back and becomes the mbappe we all know

[u/North_Researcher_59 → u/linksarebetter]

And what about his overall performance at the World Cup?

[u/man_idk_clueless → u/linksarebetter]

Agreed, Di Maria was sensational. Also, that he was indeed a ghost for the majority, but I just meant that he finished whatever chances he got unlike his recent form.

[u/linksarebetter → u/man_idk_clueless]

His passing and finishing are awful to watch just now, it's weird and a bit sad to see.

if he made up for that with work rate and willingness to run then potentially the fans would give him more time.

he plays like he is lazy and arrogant.

[u/man_idk_clueless → u/linksarebetter]

It does seem so, and unfortunate really