“When you are a striker you want to score and have confidence. I think that for Mbappé, it’s a difficult moment. We will support him and give him love. » Carlo Ancelotti, coach of Real Madrid, admitted that Kylian Mbappé is currently going through a complicated period. Author of a missed penalty on Wednesday against Liverpool (2-0), the striker was, once again, the target of criticism. “You shouldn't blame him for missing penalties, people miss penalties, it happens a lot. You have to be patient with him, he is an exceptional player. »
The situation is indeed delicate for Mbappé. Arriving this summer, the captain of the France team has scored only one goal in five Champions League matches, with performances well below his usual performances. “It could be a lack of confidence, continued Ancelotti. Sometimes there are times when things don't go well. The idea is to do simple things, not to complicate your life. »
“We weren’t good,” admits Bellingham
His missed penalty? “It was obviously an important moment in the match but it can happen”also tempered Jude Bellingham. “The pressure he is under because of his talent is enormous. It's not because of the penalty that we lost, collectively we weren't good enough. Kylian can hold his head high”he added.
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After three defeats in five matches, Real Madrid are 25the place in the league stage standings, one place above Paris Saint-Germain who are virtually eliminated.
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