Tonight, Real Madrid returns to its favorite competition hoping to get the three points from a difficult ground like Anfield. Carlo Ancelotti's men arrive needing to win. They only have 6 points in this phase of the Champions League and the risk of being eliminated is real. In addition, Vinícius Júnior, the star of the Whites, will not be able to play due to injury. Therefore, all eyes are on Kylian Mbappé and Juanma Rodríguez knows it.
The French star is not quite comfortable in Carlo Ancelotti's system, which forces him to play inside much more. However, with Vinícius injured, Kylian Mbappé has a golden opportunity to take his natural place and impress everyone. Tonight, against Liverpool, Mbappé will start on the left wing and will face Alexander-Arnold.
Given this scenario, Juanma Rodríguez has spoken out and made clear what he expects to see from Kylian Mbappé tonight. The El Chiringuito pundit, always sincere in his opinions, doesn't hesitated when it comes to facing number 9. He's done so to warn him that tonight he cannot fail.
Juanma Rodríguez's Viral Message to Kylian Mbappé
Kylian Mbappé has already scored 9 goals and provided 2 assists for Real Madrid. Still, he gives the impression that he can contribute much more. His numbers are not bad and Carlo Ancelotti seems to be satisfied with his performance. The Italian asks him to play more centrally and the Frenchman replies, although it seems obvious that this is not his ideal position.
That's why Juanma Rodríguez wanted to be very clear and he conveyed this to Kylian Mbappé. Looking at the camera and pointing with his finger, Juanma began his speech by saying the following. "It's your turn. Today there are no excuses. Anfield, Liverpool-Real Madrid. Today it's your turn. This is why we brought you," he began by saying.
Not only that. He's been very clear in adding that: "Today you have no competition. Your competition is at home using ice," in clear reference to Vinícius. "Did you want it? Today it's all for you. The whole left wing, in a big scenario, against a big rival, in a moment of need for Real Madrid. We've been waiting for 7 years but we're here now. Hopefully tonight it will come to El Chiringuito. I'll sit down and congratulate you."
Juanma Rodriguez's words will undoubtedly be a source of controversy. Still, they could work to motivate Kylian Mbappé. We'll see how he performs tonight, as all eyes will be on him.