José María Gutiérrez, better known as Guti, continues to be one of the most influential voices on the program El Chiringuito. In his latest appearance, the former Real Madrid player spoke about various hot topics. These included Kylian Mbappé's situation and the impact he could have on the team. In addition, he shared personal experiences that revealed his unique vision of soccer and some of the current players of the white club.
Mbappé: A Leader in Development?
One of the key points that Guti addressed was Kylian Mbappé's role at Real Madrid. The former Madrid player had no qualms about pointing out the French striker's insecurities and recommended that he break with them once and for all. "Mbappé has to break with this insecurity," he said boldly.
According to Guti, the key for Mbappé to take that step toward leadership is to dare take on challenges. For example, taking a penalty in difficult moments. "If I miss a penalty, I take the ball and kick it again," said Guti. He highlighted that, for great players, failure is not a failure, but an opportunity to grow.
The Importance of Character in Great Players
Guti also meditatedd on the character needed to succeed at Real Madrid. He recalled his own nerves before his debut with the first team, something that shows that even the most successful players have their insecurities. However, in his case, his determination led him to overcome those fears and make a place for himself in the history of the club.
He also commented that, in his opinion, Mbappé needs to adopt a similar mentality to that shown by Cristiano Ronaldo since his arrival at Madrid. "Cristiano never doubted himself. You knew he was going to conquer the world," said Guti.
Jude Bellingham's Secret
One of the most surprising moments of the interview was when Guti revealed a "secret" that only young star Jude Bellingham knew. According to the former footballer, Bellingham was already aware of Mbappé's insecurity situation before arriving at the club.
In some ways, he was already aware of this emotional fragility and how it could affect Mbappé's performance. This detail highlights Bellingham's maturity, who has shown leadership and understanding of the team's psychological dynamics.
Benzema: a Different Case
Guti recalled that Karim Benzema took a while to adapt to Real Madrid, but he highlighted his great talent and determination to excel. "Benzema's character didn't allow him to compete with Cristiano Ronaldo, but his quality in training was impressive," said Guti.
According to him, the Frenchman always showed great dedication, although his temperament was calmer compared to the intensity of figures like Ronaldo.