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The captain of the Blues had another complicated evening at Anfield this Wednesday, during his team's defeat against Liverpool (2-0). Despite the criticism, the Merengue support their number 9.
As often since the start of the season in the Champions League, Kylian Mbappé missed his match, in Liverpool on Wednesday evening (2-0). And, as often since the start of the season, Kylian Mbappé has not escaped the torrent of criticism against him, particularly in Spain.
The captain of the Blues can, however, count on the support of his team's executives, who reiterated their confidence and support after the defeat. Starting with his coach, Carlo Ancelotti. “When you are a striker, you want to score and have confidence, presented the Italian after the meeting. For Mbappé, it is a difficult moment. We will support him and give him love.”
“He can hold his head high”
This Wednesday, the number 9 had the opportunity to change the match but missed the penalty which would have allowed his team to equalize on the hour mark. His coach does not hold it against him: “People miss penalties , it happens often. You have to be patient with him, he’s an exceptional player.”
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Same story with his teammate Jude Bellignham. “The penalty is not the reason why we lost the match, justified the Englishman at the microphone of TNT Sports. Kylian can keep his head high and I know for sure that he will still produce great moments for the club .”
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Among the former glories of Real Madrid, the time for doubts has not come either. Winner of five C1s among the Madrilenians, Gareth Bale supported the Frenchman on the TNT Sports set: “When he is in good shape, Mbappé is the best in the world and it is only a matter of time before he proves it.” There isn't much time left at Real Madrid. Ranked 24th in the single group, the last qualifying place for the play-offs, the Spaniards only have three games left to avoid elimination.
