After a difficult evening at Anfield on Wednesday night against Liverpool in the Champions League, Kylian Mbappe is facing criticism in the media. The verdict is in for the France captain.
Since arriving at Real Madrid, Kylian Mbappe has yet to produce the results he had hoped for. While the former Parisian got off to a promising start with a European Supercup title, his overall performance has deteriorated markedly with each passing week.
Between a lack of adaptation to Carlo Ancelotti’s system and problems with intensity, Kylian Mbappe is much more affected by his position as Real Madrid’s number 9. However, at Anfield on Wednesday night in the Champions League, the Transalpine coach put him on the left in the absence of Vinicius Jr, and KM9 again missed out. The result was a series of poor performances that angered the fans.
Unprecedented in Real Madrid’s history, the verdict is in for Mbappé
Despite a disappointing performance at Anfield against Liverpool, Kylian Mbappé monopolised media attention after the 2-0 defeat with a negative record. With over 3,500 mentions in the media, the Frenchman became the name most associated with the match. Mbappé even surpassed Carlo Ancelotti and other stars. The French striker’s media impact is something Real Madrid have never seen in their history.
However, this media record is not to his advantage. Critics are focusing in particular on his missed penalty, a symbol of his current difficulties. Since arriving this summer, Mbappé has scored just nine goals and provided two assists in 18 games, statistics well below his usual standards.
Despite the mounting pressure, Kylian Mbappé continues to enjoy the support of his coach and team-mates. His confidence in his potential is intact. Having proved his ability to live up to expectations in the past, he is seen as a player capable of overcoming this difficult period.
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