The Spanish media have already indicated that Kylian Mbappe has problems with acclimatization in Madrid and is not happy in the Spanish capital. There was talk of mental problems. The Frenchman does not impress with his effectiveness. He has more than twice as many goals in La Liga as Robert Lewandowski. He fails in big games. He disappointed on Wednesday in the Champions League against Liverpool (0-2). He had virtually no scoring opportunities and wasted a penalty kick.
Bale knows what will help Mbappe regain his form
Mbappe has definitely lost the confidence he lost in the previous months. He is not that involved in offensive play, he does not shoot at the goal for which he was famous. Against Liverpool, he was one of Real Madrid's weakest players.
– He fought and competed like everyone else. He wasn't very effective and missed a penalty. I think it will be a difficult moment for him, but he has everyone's support here and he needs to get through this quickly. And he will quickly recover from this moment with difficulties – commented after the match the coach of the “Royal”, Carlo Ancelotti.
Los Blancos fans are increasingly irritated by the situation and Mbappe's lack of form. They demand immediate improvement in the game not only of the Frenchman, but of the entire team. They point to the 25-year-old as one of the biggest disappointments of the season.
In Madrid, there is pressure on results to catch up with FC Barcelona in the League as quickly as possible and improve their position in the Champions League. The key to this will be rebuilding Mbappe. According to Gareth Bale, who played for Real in 2013-2022, time will be the best medicine for the Frenchman. You have to be patient and let him prove himself.
– I missed penalties, it happens to everyone. But when Mbappe is in form, he has his day, he is the best player in the world and I think it is only a matter of time until he improves, said the Welshman after the Champions League hit on TNT Sports.
After five rounds of the regular phase, Real Madrid is only 24th in the Champions League table – the last place that gives it the right to play in the play-off phase in February. He has six points for wins against VfB Stuttgart and Borussia Dortmund.