'This Kylian Mbappe is a f*cking player' – Real Madrid talisman hailed for rediscovering form of 'two years ago' – but ex-PSG star urges him to give up France captaincy

Ex-Paris Saint-Germain star Jerome Rothen has hailed Kylian Mbappe for his resurgence at Real Madrid, but says he should give up the France captaincy.

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• Mbappe hailed for rediscovering form
• Urged to give up France captaincy
• Real Madrid take on RB Salzburg on Wednesday

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  After a slow start to his journey at Real Madrid following his move to the Spanish capital in the summer, Mbappe has played his way into form. Since December, the French forward has scored seven goals across all competitions, including a brace in the club's latest La Liga win over Las Palmas. Rothen has hailed Mbappe for rediscovering his form of 'two years ago', when he was firing on cylinders at PSG.

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• WHAT JEROME ROTHEN SAID

  On his show , the former France international said: "He is more and more consistent, he is better in his runs and technically. We are gradually finding the Mbappe of two years ago and this Mbappe is a f*cking player."

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  Mbappe was, however, dropped from the French national team during the October and November international breaks, and according to Rothen, the attacker should focus only on his game and give up the leadership role. The 46-year-old added: "I think Mbappe should only focus his communication on football. Regarding the armband in the French team, after everything that has happened, I think he should give it up."

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  WHAT NEXT FOR KYLIAN MBAPPE?

  The star attacker will be back in action for Carlo Ancelotti's Real Madrid side on Wednesday as they host RB Salzburg in a crucial Champions League encounter.