[Saba Sports News] Mbappe has failed to live up to expectations at Real Madrid this season and controversy has swirled around him. Spanish newspaper Relevo summarized Mbappe’s current situation, revealing how Real Madrid’s board of directors, coaching staff, teammates and people close to him view him.
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Many are asking: What happened to Mr Mbappe? Those close to Mr. Mbappe say that while he is calm and focused on the game, they acknowledge that this season has not been easy for him. Not only has he struggled on and off the pitch, a pay dispute with Paris Saint-Germain, allegations of rape and failure to make the France squad have taken a significant toll on his performances.
While those who train with Mbappe on a daily basis praise his performance in training and his attitude, many have also noted his sometimes lack of courage. Under adversity, he rarely displays the scrapper of a Cristiano Ronaldo or a Benzema, the burning desire to win.
Real Madrid executives are not worried about Mbappe’s current situation, they are full of confidence in Mbappe’s potential and believe he will eventually find his best form. While he struggled against Liverpool, the Real hierarchy saw it as the loudest wake-up call of the season, suggesting the team needed to do a better job of helping him get back into shape.
Real Madrid’s coaching staff also asked for patience with Mbappe, with Ancelotti telling a news conference that the team would do everything they could to help him find his form. First, they plan to play Mbappe where he is best suited, replacing Vinicius on the left wing, to maximize his strengths.