Former Real Madrid player Guti hasn't been shy about speaking clearly about Kylian Mbappé in his speech on El Chiringuito de Jugones. The former footballer, who is not known for measuring his words, launched harsh criticism of the current PSG striker. Guti said that Mbappé "is not up to" what it means to play for a club of the magnitude of Real Madrid.
Guti Questions Kylian Mbappé's Level
Guti made it clear on El Chiringuito de Jugones that, although Kylian Mbappé's talent is indisputable, he doesn't see himself ready to take the next step in his professional career. "It is hard to wear the Madrid jersey," he said, suggesting that the young forward hasn't yet shown that he is ready to take on the enormous pressure that wearing the white jersey entails. According to Guti, what Kylian Mbappé has shown at PSG is not enough to reach the level expected at Real Madrid, one of the biggest clubs in the world.
The former footballer also highlighted that Kylian Mbappé 's lack of confidence is evident. "He lacks confidence," said Guti, assuring that the forward hasn't been able to remain consistent throughout the season. Despite his speed and skills, the former Madrid player believes that Kylian Mbappé hasn't proven to be solid enough to compete at the highest level at Real Madrid.
The weight of "The Real Madrid jersey"
One of the key points of Guti's speech was his analysis of the "Madrid jersey". For Guti, playing for Real Madrid is not just a question of talent, but also of character and mentality. The white jersey represents a great responsibility, and the pressure that comes with it is a major challenge for any player, even for a talent like Mbappé.
Guti explained that many players have arrived at Madrid with high expectations only to be unable to cope with the pressure. In his opinion, "it is hard to wear the Madrid jersey," meaning that not all players are prepared to deal with the history and competitive level that the club demands. Guti witnessed how some players failed to stand out at Real Madrid because of the psychological burden of belonging to one of the most successful clubs in history.