In a downward spiral since his arrival at Real Madrid, Kylian Mbappé can count on the support of Jesé Rodriguez. The Spanish striker, who played for Madrid and PSG, has made an unexpected revelation about the 25-year-old Bondyn striker.
After being roundly criticised following the defeat to Liverpool, Kylian Mbappé found the net again against Getafe. It was a performance that, despite a few misses, marks a step towards the Frenchman’s return to favour. Backed by former glories such as Jesé Rodríguez and Carlo Ancelotti, the Bondynois can count on a favourable environment to shine at Real Madrid.
Indeed, the 36th minute of the Real Madrid – Getafe match could well prove to be a turning point in Kylian Mbappé’s season. After a series of harsh criticisms and questions about his adaptation to Carlo Ancelotti’s philosophy, the France captain scored a precious goal to lead Madrid to a 2-0 victory.
However, not everything was perfect for the 25-year-old, who missed three great chances during the match. Despite these misses, the goal represents a confidence boost for Mbappé, who is still the focus of media attention, having been constantly compared to a certain Cristiano Ronaldo.
Jesé Rodríguez’s revelation about Mbappé and Cristiano Ronaldo
One of the most unexpected endorsements came from Jesé Rodríguez, former Real Madrid striker and Mbappé’s team-mate at PSG. In a recent interview with ElDesmarque, Jesé revealed that he had advised the Frenchman prior to his arrival at the Madrid club. ‘He asked me about Real Madrid as a club and I told him that if he wanted to win the Ballon d’Or, he should sign for Real Madrid. It’s the best club in the world,’ he began.
🚨Jesé Rodríguez: "Tenía claro que Mbappé iba a ser una gran estrella. Antes de fichar me habló del Real Madrid y le dije que era el mejor club del mundo y que si quería el Balón de Oro tenía que ir allí. Ahora veremos quién lo gana, él o Vinicius". pic.twitter.com/aAj7MDcY5R
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Jesé, who has had the opportunity to play alongside Cristiano Ronaldo and Kylian Mbappé, was quick to identify the similarities between the two players. ‘When I trained with Cristiano or Mbappé, you could see that they weren’t that different. They were both the same. They scored in every session. Cristiano was more complete, but you could already see that Mbappé was going to be a star,’ he added. In any case, Jesé’s exit reinforces the idea that Mbappé is made to succeed at Real Madrid, despite a mixed start to the season.
Ancelotti and Zidane, a tandem to relaunch Mbappé?
Carlo Ancelotti, who is used to dealing with big stars, has shown himself to be confident in Mbappé’s ability to return to his best. This is borne out by his past interventions with players who were losing momentum, such as Gareth Bale and Vinicius Jr, whom he was able to get back on their feet, if only temporarily.
But the club is going one step further. According to sources close to the management, Zinedine Zidane has been asked to speak directly to Mbappé. The aim is clear: to re-establish a strong emotional link between the player and the Madrid project, while restoring his confidence on the pitch. Zidane is an iconic figure at Real Madrid and a former mentor to many players. He could obviously play a key role in this operation.
His influence has already enabled several stars, such as Karim Benzema, to reach crucial milestones in their careers. While the media pressure surrounding Mbappé is immense, the environment at Real Madrid remains one of the most solid for a player in search of redemption. Surrounded by team-mates such as Jude Bellingham, Rodrygo and Vinícius Jr, the Frenchman can rely on a young and talented team to shine at his dream club. His goal against Getafe, while not erasing all the criticism, shows that he is determined to turn things around.
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