Present at Clairefontaine with the Blues, Kylian Mbappé (27) thought he could breathe a little. But the Spanish press continues its criticism of the captain of the France team. This Monday, A.S. takes stock of the French striker’s second season at Real Madrid. If the figures are rather good with 42 goals and 7 assists in 44 matches in all competitions, as well as a Pichichi title in La Liga and a place as top scorer of the season in the Champions League, they do not tell the whole story. Several times during the year, the media pointed out the attitude of the Frenchman, who does not make defensive efforts and who does not have a significant impact on the team, and his lack of leadership. All this, without having won a collective title.
For A.S.the record is insufficient from a star who meets neither the club’s expectations nor his own. The Spanish publication adds that Mbappé has lost the trust of his teammates over time, some of whom his relations with “not looking good”. If the French of Real Madrid are at his side, most of the group did not appreciate his attitude at certain times. Certain decisions were poorly received, especially since he favored his personal interests to the detriment of the collective. The Madrid management also spoke with him before the match against Bilbao in order to remind him of his importance in the project, but also to encourage him “to analyze the situation and become aware of his responsibility towards the Madrid supporters and his teammates”. A call to order for the player who is expected to be a true leader and a team player, not an individual above the group.
