Alvaro Arbeloa flies to the aid of Kylian Mbappé. Away from the field since April 24 due to an injury to his left thigh, the Real Madrid striker nevertheless continues to fuel discussions, this time on his behavior outside the green rectangle. His recent getaway to Sardinia, although validated by his club, sparked many reactions.
The Frenchman was seen in Cagliari alongside his partner while Real played a league match against Espanyol Barcelona last Sunday. A situation commented on directly by Arbeloa, who made a point of recalling his player’s journey at a press conference: “As for Mbappé, I think all Madrid fans know what efforts he had to make to join Real Madrid. He had absolutely everything at his previous club. He had to give up a lot of things to be at the club of his dreams. We all saw him as a child in the Real Madrid tracksuit. »
In a difficult end-of-season context for Casa Blanca, which sees its objectives slipping away, criticism is increasing around the squad. The Spanish technician also wanted to defend his authority in the management of the locker room. “I feel like I have all my authority”added Arbeloa, still about this Mbappé trip. “Real Madrid players, like everyone else, must feel that the coach has authority, whatever his name. We must respect it. This is the most important thing for a player. »
“An erroneous interpretation”
On a sporting level, the French striker was also seen smiling after training this week, an image which quickly circulated on social networks. The context was marked by tension between Aurélien Tchouaméni and Federico Valverde. “Anyone who interprets a player’s smile after training out of context, I repeat… that is a misinterpretation”assured the coach.
Real Madrid travels to FC Barcelona this Sunday (9 p.m.) for a high-tension Clasico. A crucial meeting, since the Catalans could be crowned champions of Spain from the final whistle in the event of a positive result against their historic rival. Mbappé could make his return on this highly anticipated occasion.
