Since its resounding triplet against Manchester City (3-1),
Kylian Mbappé is less flamboyant with Real Madrid. Last Tuesday, in the Derby against Atlético in the round of 16 go to the Champions League, the captain of the French team remained silent and missed a ready -made pass for his friend Vinicius, at the end of the match.
Despite this less satisfactory yield, Carlo Ancelotti wanted to defend his star. “A difficult moment? No. Against Atletico Madrid, he failed to do what he did with Manchester City. Against City, he scored three goals at home and no opposite Atletico. But overall, he manages very well, we are very happy with him. »»
Ancelotti flies to the aid of Mbappé
“You have to take into account one thing, and he too must take it into account, it is not possible to be always at its best, continued the Italian technician. Faced with Atletico, it has not demonstrated its best version. In such a demanding season, it's quite normal, especially for quality players, they have more ups and downs. For these players, it is even more difficult to have continuity ”.
“” But I repeat: it manages very well. If we are in the final of the Champions League, it is a lot thanks to him because he scored four goals in play -offs. We are all happy with him and with the certainty that he will still bring more“, Concluded the Italian.
