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Real Madrid: Florentino Pérez Concerned About Kylian Mbappé’s Performance
By
Jago
Real Madrid is currently facing a challenging phase, but for Florentino Pérez, the state of Kylian Mbappé worries him more than Vinicius Jr.’s recent struggles. Since joining the team, Mbappé has scored 8 goals and provided 2 assists, which is decent, yet not impressive enough to satisfy Spanish commentators. ...(CONTINUE READING)
Due to Vinicius Jr.’s status as a key player on the left, Mbappé has had to adapt to a central striker role, a position he has shown difficulty in mastering, similar to his time at PSG.The French captain has been struggling to perform effectively in this new role, as indicated by a striking statistic: he has been caught offside 17 times in La Liga this season, more than any other striker in Europe’s top five leagues.
Notably, 8 of those offsides occurred during the recent Clasico. Reports suggest that his poor performance in the match against FC Barcelona has raised concerns within the Real Madrid management, particularly for Pérez.While Mbappé has reassured teammates that he isn’t worried, Spanish media indicates that Pérez is far more anxious about the French star’s performances than he is about Vinicius Jr.’s disappointment after not winning the Ballon d’Or.
The heavy defeat against Barcelona (0-4), featuring an ineffective Mbappé, was a significant setback for Pérez. The management is left questioning what is happening with Mbappé and why he seems out of form, especially as Barcelona celebrates its rising star, Lamine Yamal.This situation is particularly painful for Madrid, as seeing Mbappé, a major figure in La Liga, struggling to find his footing contrasts sharply with Barça’s triumph
s. According to El Confidencial, Mbappé is more than just another star for Pérez; he is a player he pursued for a long time, aiming to integrate him into the squad without disrupting the team’s dynamics or salary structure. However, it seems that instead of enhancing the team, Mbappé’s presence has thrown off the balance of Carlo Ancelotti’s squad.
