Kylian Mbappe, a prominent player for Real Madrid, has reportedly added to the ongoing turmoil at the Santiago Bernabeu. Mbappe’s public criticism of manager Alvaro Arbeloa, claims which Arbeloa has denied, quickly gained international attention.
Mbappe has faced considerable scrutiny lately. Questions have been raised about his commitment, particularly after he arrived only 12 minutes before a crucial match against Espanyol. The following week, he was unexpectedly absent from the squad entirely for El Clasico, despite being scheduled to be on the bench.
On Thursday, Mbappe stated that Arbeloa had informed him he was the fourth-choice forward in the squad and that the team had lost its structure in the second half of the season. During the second half of their 2-0 victory over Real Oviedo, Mbappe came on as a substitute and was met with loud whistles from the Bernabeu crowd.
Florentino Perez to meet with Kylian Mbappe regarding his behavior
According to reports from Diario AS, Real Madrid President Florentino Perez is scheduled to meet with Mbappe to discuss his conduct. Perez had initially planned a less urgent conversation to subtly guide Mbappe following some minor issues before the World Cup. However, this meeting has now become a pressing matter. The Real Madrid President and the club’s board are concerned by Mbappe’s public statements, his general demeanor, and his apparent detachment from his teammates.
Perez intends to meet with Mbappe to ascertain his intentions for the upcoming season and to instill greater discipline in the French captain. While Perez acknowledged on Wednesday that Mbappe is Real Madrid’s top player, he also emphasized that “no one is irreplaceable.”
Reasons behind Mbappe’s post-match comments
It is understood that Mbappe addressed the press to respond to Arbeloa, with whom his relationship has reportedly soured in recent weeks due to three significant incidents. Furthermore, Mbappe has frequently indicated his satisfaction playing under Xabi Alonso earlier in the season, suggesting he disagreed with the decision to dismiss him.