Kylian Mbappé played three matches last night. The first against Oviedo. A meeting he won. Coming into play in the 69th minute, the Frenchman was decisive with an assist for Jude Bellingham on the 2-0 goal. The second match was against disgruntled Real Madrid fans. As expected, they whistled and booed him when he entered the meadow. But the Frenchman did not necessarily react and even showed a smile. Finally, KM10 had a third match against Alvaro Arbeloa. The captain of the Blues appeared in front of the journalists and did not hesitate to send barbs to his coach. “The coach told me that I was the fourth choice in attack (…) No, none (problem with the coach, editor’s note), but we have to accept the coach’s decision. I have to work to be better than Vini, Mastantuono and Gonzalo…”
Mbappé is expensive
In the process, Arbeloa, who was shocked after reading KM10’s words, denied it at a press conference. Except that the French striker, aware that each of his speeches has a considerable impact, continued to speak. The Spanish press reacted this Friday to this anything but innocuous outing from a player who masters his communication. “Mbappé goes to war”title A.S.who added: “the last clash had not yet arrived, and it was Kylian Mbappé who decided that Real Madrid’s season was not yet intense enough. That another war could still break out. And he made his official statement to every microphone he could find after the 2-0 victory against Oviedo, a match in which he came on. He went to the media to attack Arbeloa, and the latter hit back. When Kylian learned that he would not start for the Clásico, the situation degenerated…”
Mundo Deportivo speaks of a “scandalous rant from Mbappé”. On the set ofEl Chiringuitoa journalist described the Frenchman as “issue” for Real Madrid while another said: “Mbappé, I don’t believe you” after his comments on Arbeloa. Journalist for A.S.Tomas Roncero also tackled the French international. “The fight the other day (between Valverde and Tchouameni) was not a coincidence. Relations are broken, many links between the coach and some players have deteriorated, and Mbappé has once again shown that he is a lone wolf, because today he demands to speak and feels very offended at having been relegated to the background. Of course, but we have to remind him, as we all know, that the other day, when he learned that he would not start for the Clásico, he pretended to be ill to avoid traveling and taking the plane with his teammates.
Attacks on Arbeloa
He continues: “Arbeloa reminded him that he was in no condition to play a few minutes in the Clásico and that he was also in no condition to stay on the bench. So how can you be a starter just three days later? This exchange of remarks is quite deplorable and shows that everyone here is losing sight of the fundamental values of Real Madrid. On the Cadena SERManu Carreño confided: “This proves that Real Madrid’s problem is not at the ballot box. The problem is not Florentino Pérez, although there were some banners today and we will see if Enrique Riquelme shows up; that’s not the problem. The problem is in the locker room, and it’s a major problem, especially after tonight’s events. Mbappé abandoned Arbeloa to his fate, and it is a serious mistake. He has the right to express himself and give his explanations, but knowing that Arbeloa is in the hot seat, he let him down. »
He adds: “Kylian Mbappé has made it clear that he regrets the departure of Xabi Alonso. He said on two or three occasions that the first part of the season had gone very well, obviously referring to Alonso’s time at the club. Arbeloa had to speak to the media without knowing Mbappé’s comments. Arbeloa has the right to put Mbappé or any other player on the bench. The problem is that the players think they are the masters of the team. One of them, Vinicius, did not get along with Xabi and continued to provoke him until taking his revenge during the Clásico. And now, Mbappé, who makes these comments about Arbeloa, wants to make it clear that he is not his coach. It’s war in the locker room. Vinicius gets along very well with Arbeloa now, but he was on bad terms with Xabi, and Mbappé was on very good terms with Xabi, but now he is on very bad terms with Arbeloa. »
Some were convinced by KM10
The journalist specifies: “I don’t know if Mourinho is going to arrive, but whoever he is, he will have a lot of work to do in that dressing room, because that, in my opinion, is where the real problem lies, not in the leaders’ box or in the elections. What needs to stop with any new coach is players taking the reins. The fact that the stars of a team publicly question their coaches has become commonplace, a real scourge for the locker room and for the team. This is Real Madrid’s problem: a glaring lack of leadership in this locker room, and no one can control them. Mbappé knows that Arbeloa has 180 minutes left as Real Madrid coach. He knows that his words had the effect of a bomb to push Arbeloa to leave. He wanted Xabi Alonso, and today he made it even clearer. We all know that Arbeloa is Vinicius’ favorite coach. So, who will be the next coach, Mbappé’s or Vinicius’? »
For Real Madrid, we have to hope that it will be the coach of the two stars. José Mourinho, who is the favorite, will have a lot to do with the Brazilian and the Frenchman, whose speech was understood by certain media. Journalist for Radio MarcaRoberto Gómez said: “Mbappé was spectacular. It’s been years since I’ve seen a footballer react with such confidence and conviction. This is a true football leader.” For Manu Carreño, Arbeloa is not exempt from all reproaches. “I have doubts as to whether Mbappé had premeditated his reaction or if it came to him spontaneously during the meeting. Because, whatever their conversation, whether or not Arbeloa told him that he was the fourth striker, it must be noted that Arbeloa made a double change before him. Indeed, he brought in Bellingham and Carvajal before playing him. Tomas Roncero responded by indicating that the coach had perhaps wanted to protect him from the whistles. Their relationship appears to be broken and both men are now firing live ammunition.
