Real Madrid are experiencing some turbulent first months of the season. If the results are not fundamentally catastrophic despite these two consecutive defeats against FC Barcelona (4-0) and against AC Milan (3-1), there are plenty of small additional problems. Between major injuries to key players, complicated debuts for Mbappé, Ballon d’Or affair and many others, the Merengues are not having a truly calm start to the 2024/2025 financial year.
At the same time, more and more players are taking it for themselves in the media, but also with supporters and, worse, internally. And as indicated Sportthe French team are among the most singled out players in Madrid. “The French army under suspicion”headlines the Iberian newspaper, in reference to the rather mixed, even mediocre performances of the Tricolores of the Merengue squad.
Only one Frenchman escapes
Unsurprisingly, it is above all a question of Kylian Mbappé. There is no need to return to the setbacks of the Bondynois, who is still struggling to adapt to his new team and to feel comfortable in this role of number 9. For the Spaniards, there are three of them who are not at the level, since In addition to KM9, Tchouameni and Mendy are also criticized. The midfielder is described as a player who is slow, predictable and struggles to keep the ball alive, in addition to also having deficiencies defensively. For the full-back, appreciated by Ancelotti, the problem is rather offensive, and his contribution when the team attacks is strongly criticized, in addition to his technical quality.
Eduardo Camavinga is the only frenchie spared from criticism. Overall, he is even one of the few players on the squad to still benefit from a certain amount of goodwill from Madrid public opinion. His agility and intelligence are highly appreciated and many hope to see him take on the role of indisputable starter quickly. But clearly, with big matches approaching like this decisive duel at Anfield against Liverpool at the end of the month, the French Real Madrid must do better. And quickly.
