Sunday, Kylian Mbappé reassured himself a little by scoring a goal against Getafe, on the fifteenth day of La Liga. A meeting during which the number 9 also stood out by conceding a penalty to Jude Bellingham.
And if such a situation happened again on Wednesday evening on the pitch at Atletic Bilbao, what would happen? “They will choose between Mbappé and Bellingham, the one who will be in better condition to take the penaltyreplied Carlo Ancelotti this Tuesday at a press conference. Getafe’s penalty can be seen as insecurity (on Mbappé’s part, editor’s note), but it was an act of responsibility and altruism. »
Ancelotti puts Mbappé on a pedestal
The Italian technician is full of praise for the former PSG player. “We very much appreciate the altruistic act of a player like Mbappécontinues the Mister. Giving up the penalty makes it big. He has extraordinary talent, he is the greatest talent in football and I really like him. It’s a very important act for the team and for his teammates. When there is talent and selflessness, you are on the right path. »
After a catastrophic performance last Wednesday against Liverpool in the Champions League, Kylian Mbappé was not spared from criticism. Carlo Ancelotti nevertheless continues to place his trust in him by systematically starting him.