The bad patch experienced by Kylian Mbappé since his arrival at Real Madrid is reminiscent of another case, according to Bixente Lizarazu.
Kylian Mbappé is not coping. If he appeared to his advantage on Saturday during the La Liga match against Leganes, even finding the net after more than a month without scoring, the Bondynois fell back into his faults during the clash against Liverpool in the Champions League. Worse, on Wednesday, the French world champion even delivered one of his worst matches in his career, capping his lackluster performance with a missed penalty.
For many, the problem is essentially psychological. But according to the former world champion, these mental concerns could quickly rub off on his physique. And the example of Paul Pogba, who suffered a series of injuries while he was going through an ordeal off the field, is there to remind us of this.
Paul Pogba's physique has cracked
“100% of athletes go through difficult emotional times. 100%. They must be analyzed and amortized. Look at the glaring example of Paul Pogba. He experienced a very significant family problem which had a terrible impact on his career. Terrible. The tension and sadness that killed him for months damaged his body and his career has been blocked for three years, he thus confided in the columns of
Parisian. This is an extreme case, of course. But you not only have to train your body but also your environment so that it remains positive and not toxic.”
“The mental health taboo has not completely broken down yet. But when I see a colossus like Teddy Riner assume to consult a psychologist, it's a good signal. Afterwards, there are several methods. Talk to professionals or loved ones, but talk. Verbalizing is extremely important. I come back to Paul Pogba: he took a while to talk about his problems and his body gave up a little. And these problems are recurring”he added.
