Kylian Mbappe’s actions have intensified the ongoing crisis at Real Madrid. His public criticism of manager Alvaro Arbeloa, and claims that Arbeloa has since denied, have quickly gained international attention.
Mbappe has faced considerable scrutiny lately. His commitment has been questioned after he arrived only 12 minutes before a vital match against Espanyol. The following week, he was unexpectedly absent from the squad entirely for El Clasico, despite being slated to be on the bench.
On Thursday, Mbappe stated that Arbeloa had informed him he was the fourth-choice forward and that the team had lost its structure in the latter half of the season. He was booed loudly by the Bernabeu crowd after coming off the bench in the second half of their 2-0 victory over Real Oviedo.
Florentino Perez to meet with Kylian Mbappe over behaviour
According to Diario AS, Real Madrid President Florentino Perez will meet with Mbappe to discuss his conduct. This meeting, initially planned as a mild intervention before the World Cup regarding minor issues, has now become a matter of urgency. Perez and the board are concerned about Mbappe’s public displays, his overall attitude, and his apparent detachment from his teammates.
Perez intends to discuss Mbappe’s plans for next season and to instill greater discipline in the French captain. While Perez acknowledged Mbappe as Real Madrid’s best player on Wednesday, he also underscored the sentiment that “nobody is irreplaceable.”
The motives behind Mbappe’s post-game comments
It is understood that Mbappe addressed the press to respond to Arbeloa. Their relationship has reportedly soured in recent weeks due to three significant incidents. Furthermore, Mbappe has repeatedly expressed his satisfaction under former manager Xabi Alonso earlier in the season, hinting at his disagreement with the decision to dismiss him.
