After his failed performance against Liverpool in the Champions League, missed penalty as a bonus, Kylian Mbappé sets off all the alarms around Real Madrid. Both officially and unofficially, the Merengue club maintains its confidence in Kylian Mbappé despite growing doubts regarding his performances since his arrival. Three months after his signing, the French striker has not yet regained his optimal level. Although he shows flashes of talent, he lacks consistency and disappears in key moments, such as in the defeat at Anfield.
A report overwhelms Mbappé on a physical level
Faced with this decline, as much mental as physical, a strange revelation arrives via the Relevo media. According to him, Real Madrid, well before his transfer, had received a physical report which predicted this drop in performance. These analyses, dating back to 2018, show a gradual deterioration in his physical condition since his peak, where he shone by leading France to victory in the World Cup. The graphs indicated a decrease in distance covered, intensity of effort and sustained speed, which raised some concerns within the club. However, the marketing potential and the statistics of goals and assists largely weighed in favor of his recruitment.
Today, Mbappé does not seem to be out of shape, but he is less impactful and explosive than hoped. In the match against Liverpool, he lost 15 balls and won only seven duels out of 15. In addition, he only took two shots, including a penalty. In the Champions League, he is also the player who ran the least at Real, with only 39 kilometers covered in five matches, far behind his teammates. Although his talent is undeniable, the club hopes that he will quickly regain his physical and mental level to contribute to the team's ambitions. Carlo Ancelotti's staff has work to do…
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To summarize
While Kylian Mbappé is going through a period of doubt, including an inability to make his usual differences, Real Madrid was nevertheless warned. According to Relevo, the Merengue club had been warned on the subject.
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