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Tom Blow

Tim Sherwood makes puzzling Kylian Mbappe statement after sixth place Ballon d'Or finish

Former Tottenham boss Tim Sherwood insists "frustrating" Kylian Mbappe is only "very exciting to watch on his day" in a peculiar assessment of the World Cup winner.

Mbappe, 23, has been one of the most consistent footballers in Europe since joining Paris Saint-Germain - initially on loan - in the summer of 2017. He's scored 183 goals in just 231 games - boasting a record of 12 in 14 this season - yet Sherwood remains unconvinced.

The France international was ranked sixth in this year's Ballon d'Or vote - behind Mohamed Salah, Robert Lewandowski, Kevin De Bruyne, Sadio Mane and winner Karim Benzema.

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