The last doubts are lifted. Injured in the left knee during the Türkiye-France match two weeks ago, Kylian Mbappé is already doing better. Without much surprise, the French striker (27 years old) is included in the Real Madrid group for the reception of Villarreal on Saturday evening in La Liga. Yan Diomandé and Vinicius Junior are also present.
José Mourinho, however, will still not be able to count on Raul Asencio, Eder Militao, Dean Huijsen, Ferland Mendy and Rodrygo Goes. Absences which will limit his defensive choices, particularly in the axis where the only options are Ibrahima Konaté and Antonio Rüdiger. Note that in the middle, Eduardo Camavinga and Aurélien Tchouameni are fit.
José Mourinho defends Kylian Mbappé
It now remains to be seen what reception the Santiago-Bernabeu public will give to “Kyks”. In recent days, anger is growing among the social merengues, exasperated by the attitude of the captain of the Blues during his convalescence, between his trip to Paris with Ester Exposito and his provocative bike ride which he relayed on his Instagram account.
Criticisms that José Mourinho does not understand.
“It’s ridiculous.reacted the Merengue coach at a press conference, who insisted on the exemplary state of mind of Kylian Mbappé upon his return from selection. He came here, he underwent medical examinations and also consulted an external specialist, because his knee has a history that must not be forgotten. »
“We are trying to create problems. First, this so-called discotheque which was not one (…). Then this story of cycling in Switzerland, while he was staying in a hotel made up of small houses, where the bicycles are simply used to reach the common areas. He looked like he was taking part in the Tour de Suisse! “, added the Portuguese technician.
“Kylian Mbappé will play and he will not be on the bench”
For him, these controversies were blown out of proportion by journalists with the aim of creating a hostile climate towards the former Parisian. “It’s one of your goals, you don’t have to be Einstein to understand ithe accused.
Regarding the Bernabeu, I will not make any comments. I respect the supporters. I just hope they are able to be fair. »
And the “Mou” to announce that Kylian Mbappé
“go play” against Villarreal, and that he
“will not be on the bench”. “I am certain that he has not failed in any of his obligations towards Real Madrid,” he assured. I promise you that if a Real Madrid player doesn’t behave like a Real Madrid player, if he fails to fulfill his obligations, you won’t even see him on the bench. »
