Mbappé has recovered from an inauspicious start to the season in the Spanish capital, and his domestic form has been strong, with seven goals scored in La Liga. However, the Blues captain has scored just one Champions League goal this season, as doubts persist over his adaptation to life under pressure in Madrid.
He missed a penalty in Real Madrid’s 2-0 Champions League defeat at Liverpool in midweek, dealing a major blow to his confidence in front of goal in Europe.
Kylian Mbappé supported by Platini
Former Los Blancos star Guti said the ex-Paris Saint-Germain striker looked “ unconfident, shy and afraid” as part of a scathing assessment of his performance at Anfield.
Platini followed a similar line to Guti, with the legendary former Blues midfielder believing that Mbappé is lost on the pitch in the white jersey of Real Madrid.
“I see him lost on the field. But great champions must rise from the ashes. This is what will make Kylian a great champion,” he declared.
“I am convinced that this is only a small setback for him and for French football. »
