Kylian Mbappé experienced another frustrating match this Wednesday in the Champions League against Liverpool (2-0). Assailed by questions about him, Carlo Ancelotti tried to defend the French striker.
The image of his “breakdancing” fall, which has already made the rounds on social networks, is perhaps the one that best sums up Kylian Mbappé's evening. Without being completely upside down either, the French striker from Real Madrid experienced a frustrating match this Wednesday on Liverpool's pitch in the Champions League (2-0 defeat).
Perfectly muzzled by Ibrahima Konaté and the Liverpool defense, the former Parisian showed himself without inspiration. In the 61st minute, he had the opportunity to save his match with a penalty, but Caoimhín Kelleher, the Liverpool goalkeeper, diverted his attempt. In the last six matches in all competitions, he has only managed to score once, last weekend in La Liga against Leganes (3-0).
“When you are a striker, you want to score and have confidence. I think that for Mbappé, it is a difficult moment. We will support him and give him love”, conceded Carlo Ancelotti in the conference of after match.
Ancelotti: 'It could be a lack of confidence'
In the Champions League, Mbappé has only scored one goal in five games since his arrival at Real Madrid last summer. A counter that remains hopelessly blocked.
“It can be a lack of confidence, perhaps. Sometimes there are times when things don't go well. The idea is to do simple things, not to complicate your life.” continued Ancelotti, bombarded with questions about Mbappé.
“We shouldn't blame him for missed penalties, people miss penalties, it happens often. We have to be patient with him, he's an exceptional player,” concluded the Italian technician.
Collectively, Real is also struggling in this 2024-2025 Champions League. After three defeats in five matches, the Spanish club is in 24th place in the league stage standings, one place above Paris Saint-Germain, who are virtually eliminated.
Real also lost Eduardo Camavinga during the match, who was injured in the second half and who “will miss the next match” at least, according to Ancelotti.
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