Kylian Mbappé once again rescued Real Madrid in one of the toughest away matches of the season, scoring two crucial goals against Villarreal to secure three valuable points. Despite a lackluster performance from Carlo Ancelotti’s men, the team’s number 10 proved to be the difference, reaffirming his importance in the La Liga title race with Barcelona.
But Mbappé’s contributions weren’t limited to goals. According to Le Parisien, the French star expressed his dissatisfaction with teammate Arda Güler’s performance, suggesting that his inclusion in the starting lineup hinders the team’s effectiveness in crucial matches. Mbappé, who doesn’t need an exceptional night to influence results, reportedly recommended immediate changes to the coach’s lineup, emphasizing that the midfield should rely more on physicality, featuring Bellingham, Camavinga, and Tchouaméni.
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The Turkish player, who started the season as a regular starter under Xabi Alonso, has failed to maintain his form, and his presence on the pitch is creating tension with Bellingham and disrupting team cohesion. Mbappé clearly indicated that the team performs much better in big games when Güler is not in the lineup, calling for a reshuffling of the midfield to provide greater defensive stability and offensive freedom.
