For Kylian Mbappé, life in Madrid is not all rosy. Despite 13 goals and 3 assists in 23 games in the Real Madrid jersey in all competitions, the French international is struggling to find a place in Carlo Ancelotti’s team, and is struggling to regain the efficiency which made him the one of the best strikers on the planet at PSG. Mixed performances which weigh on Madrid’s performances, particularly in the Champions League, where the Merengue club is in great danger, in 20th place in the league phase rankings.
This lack of efficiency does not worry Jorge Valdano. In an interview with German media South German Zeitungthe Merengues legend defended Kylian Mbappé, advising him to take time to adapt. “It’s a question of adaptation. He leaves his country, France, for the first time, which sociologically takes him out of his comfort zone. This may have led to a process of anxiety, and anxiety is the great enemy of the footballer», Developed the ex-Argentinian international to justify the contrasting performances of the native of Bondy since his arrival in the Spanish capital.