Mbappe is a brilliant player with his youth, energy (err... pace) and skill, but is he as important to France as Messi is to Argentina? The latter's influence is huge.
I too thought he was past it, and in many ways he probably still is or at least compared to his previous glories, nevertheless look at his goals and assists.
Messi can be relatively quiet in a game and then has repeatedly stepped up and made the difference. For that, credit where credit is due!
Horses for courses, and all that. 4WD will be a massive help alongside suitable tyres and if necessary chains, but the experience and mentality is immeasurable.
If people were more patient and careful, the number of shunts wouldn't go up so much as it does.