The name of the day at Real Madrid was Kylian Mbappé. Despite the high expectations surrounding his arrival, the French player has yet to perform as anticipated, which has made him the focus of much criticism.
His match against Liverpool at Anfield had a negative impact on him, as it was a major night for him, marking his first real test as a Real Madrid player. In the absence of Vinícius, Mbappé was the main attacking option, playing in his preferred position on the left wing. However, he was unable to impose himself as required.
He missed a crucial penalty kick and was unable to make any key decisions throughout the match. Despite this, the senior management at Chamartín still trusts him, but there is growing concern within the club about his level.
In France, some have seized this moment to criticize him. The prestigious newspaper “L’Équipe” spoke to someone close to the player, who linked Mbappé’s form to Real Madrid’s style of play.
“Toni Kroos has not been replaced, Luka Modrić no longer has the same physical ability, Tchouaméni and Camavinga are not passers. As for Jude Bellingham? He doesn’t convince me, and he’s not Neymar either,” the source said.
“Mbappé needs partners to help him execute his moves, like he did with Neymar and Verratti at PSG, or Griezmann with the French national team,” the source added.
However, this view is not shared by coach Carlo Ancelotti or club president Florentino Pérez. In fact, both Ancelotti and Pérez hope that Mbappé does not adopt the same mindset expressed by the person close to him.
According to the Spanish newspaper “Defensa Central”, Pérez is upset with the statements made by the person close to Mbappé and believes that the French player must adapt to any position and any players, as his idol Cristiano Ronaldo did in the past.