Kylian Mbappé has faced many opponents during his career. He martyred some. He was in pain compared to others. But none of them measure up to the Spanish press. For weeks, the Iberian media have maintained constant and incessant pressure on the star of the France team and Real Madrid. Some will say he was looking for it after some strange behavior in recent days. Others will speak of media relentlessness. The truth may lie somewhere in between. What is certain is that it is the Spanish press which is the winner for the moment. This morning in The Teamit has been indicated that the Frenchman is the one who “generates the best newspaper sales and the highest number of web article views” on the other side of the Pyrenees.
Mbappé is expected around the corner
The media therefore do not hesitate to surf on the subject, in all directions and in all possible ways. Last night, they had it on their behalf during the interview with Florentino Pérez. Facing Josep Pedrerol, the Madrid boss was very clear about his player. “I don’t talk about the coach to the players. I only talk about it with their families. I don’t talk to Mbappé. If one day I meet him in training, I will greet him. Mbappé is the best player at Real Madrid currently, he won the Golden Shoe. There are things to improve, of course, but I’m not going to dwell on that. I think he understands perfectly what Real Madrid stands for. He scored a lot of goals. For those who are demanding his departure, and there are a lot of them in Spain, KM10 will not move.
However, Pedja Mijatovic, formerly of the house, believes that Pérez must decide between Vinicius Jr and him. “Well, maybe we should seriously consider selling one.” Really. We have to make this decision, with the new coach and the sports management, and think about who. To turn a blind eye and say, “let’s keep them both,” would be a big mistake. This is what makes football so complex: you have to make very difficult decisions. And sometimes, during the first six months, we receive criticism. We can make mistakes, but we have to change, because if we don’t change, nothing will improve.” The media are also expecting a change in the captain of the Blues. His attitude was not appreciated, as was his lack of leadership when he was supposed to be the star of the team.
He risks being whistled again by his supporters
This evening, he has a good chance of returning to the field against Oviedo in La Liga. In any case, he is in the group. Normally, everyone would have been excited about his comeback after his injury. It should be remembered that we are talking about a player who scored 41 goals in 41 matches this season (6 assists). However, this time, the tone is completely different in Spain. Especially since The Athleticmedia considered very serious, revealed that the former PSG player would do everything to avoid playing at the Bernabéu again this season after being whistled there during his last outing. It was last April 21 during the 2-1 victory against Alavés. A little less than a month later, KM10 has a meeting with its audience this evening. The fans, who could whistle the players again, are waiting for a response on the field.
On the Cadena SERit was confirmed that he should receive a salty welcome. Javier Herráez explained: “The Bernabéu will boo Mbappé as soon as he touches the ball, but that’s nothing. You have to tell him that he is making a mistake; he’s been here for two years and it seems he still doesn’t get it.” Ditto for Anton Meana: “a social media campaign calls for loud booing of Florentino Pérez. If such a campaign is organized and then canceled after Florentino Pérez’s press conference, it would make no sense. I think people will carry out what they planned.” Manu Carreño expects a big reaction: “Supporters remember Mbappé’s recent behavior and want to move on. Tomorrow (tonight), Mbappé could well receive the final blow of the season at the Bernabéu.
The Spanish press calls him deflated
A stadium where he should therefore play again despite his apprehension. Which also raises questions according to Jesús Gallego, who treated him as “deflated” : “If a 28-year-old is able to avoid a match by making up an excuse because he’s going to be booed, that means he has very little personality and is immature. You’ve been playing for ten years and you chicken out because they’re going to boo you, but what kind of personality do you have? You’d do that because of the booing.” Bruno Alemany agrees: “Mbappé can no longer hide, because he has already hidden enough. I think it is just as wrong to say that Mbappé is not the problem because he scored a lot of goals, as it is to say that Mbappé is the only problem in this team and the only one who should be booed. Antonio Romero is eager to see the Frenchman at work.
“I can’t wait to see what will happen with Mbappé, given everything that has happened around the Frenchman: his absence in Barcelona, his injury… The enthusiasm around the VIP box has calmed down, and I am curious to see how they will react about Mbappé. Tomorrow (tonight), all eyes will be on Mbappé. If he doesn’t play, the situation will get seriously complicated.” If he ever had to play, he would also have to be careful since he risks a suspension in the event of a yellow card (he already has 4). Miguel Ángel Chazarri also mentions this point: “It will be difficult for Mbappé to play the three remaining matches with four yellow cards. He could end up like Copperfield.” This evening, we especially expect him to rediscover his magic in Madrid.
