After another disappointing performance against Liverpool, Kylian Mbappé is going through a difficult period, raising questions about his mental state.
During Real Madrid’s defeat against Liverpool (2-0) on Wednesday, Kylian Mbappé disappointed again. The French striker, who missed a penalty, displayed great weariness, leaving an impression of deep unease. Daniel Riolo, columnist for After Foot on RMC, did not mince his words: “This guy is in the full bag, head upside down, even the way he pulls the peno is horrible.”
According to the French journalist, Mbappé seems mentally and physically exhausted: “He’s not even a football player anymore. He doesn’t do anything anymore, he can’t even run or move. He’s really at the bottom of the mine.” This loss of bearings is worrying, especially as it persists over time.
An unexplained descent
The journalist wonders about the cause of this situation: “Have you ever seen a player disappear like this, mentally damaged to the point of no longer moving on the pitch?” For Riolo, the symptoms are alarming, suggesting a psychological blockage: “When there was the peno, his body was saying: ‘I have to go but I’m not sure it’s going to go well.’”
These difficulties are not new for high-level athletes, but Mbappé’s case seems particularly serious. Riolo notes: “We have the impression that the curtain is drawn, that there is nothing left.”
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