The first star of the Real Madrid club openly criticized current coach Álvaro Arbeloa on Thursday evening, adding new tensions to the Madrid environment. Kylian Mbappé stated that Arbeloa had told him he was only the fourth attacker in the team.
These statements come after Mbappé had been a target of public criticism for some time. He returned to Madrid just 12 minutes before a key match against Espanyol, and the following week, he was absent from the entire lineup for El Clásico.
The culmination of tensions occurred during the match against Real Oviedo. When Mbappé entered the pitch in the second half, fans at the Santiago Bernabéu stadium booed him loudly, a rare occurrence for a player of his caliber.
Meeting with Pérez
According to Spanish newspaper "AS," Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez has scheduled a crucial meeting with Mbappé. What was supposed to be a mild reprimand for minor incidents before the World Cup has turned into an urgent discussion about his future.
The club’s management is concerned about Mbappé’s public behavior, his distance from teammates, and his attitude. Pérez and his closest associates want to understand Mbappé’s intentions for the upcoming season and plan to clearly communicate the rules that exist within Real Madrid.
Although Pérez recently stated that Mbappé is currently the best player in the team, he also emphasized the classic message: "No one is irreplaceable."
It is reported that Mbappé made these statements to directly respond to Arbeloa, with whom his relationship has drastically deteriorated over the past few weeks.
This situation is getting out of hand! Mbappé needs to sort himself out and stop playing the victim. What's the deal with him and Arbeloa? Is this just drama or is there a real issue here?