Kylian Mbappé's adaptation to Real Madrid hasn't been easy. The fans expect more, the media questions him and he has problems in the locker room.
The announced jealousy problems that Mbappé's arrival at Real Madrid could cause have been confirmed. Not everything that glitters is gold when it comes to relationships with his teammates.
Mbappé's Performance is Not as Expected
The transfer of Mbappé, who arrived seven years late, has raised mixed opinions. His performance is not what was expected of the player nicknamed as the best footballer in the world.
Real Madrid is not convincing in La Liga, where Barça's 4-0 and Mbappé's six offsides caused damage. Real Madrid isn't showing the authority of recent years in the Champions League either.
Everyone expected that Mbappé's arrival would turn Real Madrid into little less than an invincible team. But Ancelotti's team is losing more games than usual.
Mbappé's individual performance is nothing to write home about. Nine goals and two assists in 18 games between La Liga and the Champions League.
What's more, three of those goals were from penalties. That is, Six goals from open play in 18 games, one every three games.
His problems in scoring are compounded by his poor defensive contribution in putting pressure on the opposition.
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The Three heavyweights Who Left Him a Warning
The disappointment has spread to the locker room, where Mbappé enjoys a leadership role that he doesn't show on the field. To make matters worse, Mbappé is showing signs of insecurity that are beginning to be worrying.
Mbappé is having problems in the locker room, according to information published by Don Balón. His relationship with some of his teammates is not exactly friendly.
The same source mentions three heavyweights in the Real Madrid locker room with whom Mbappé "doesn't speak much." Is he being ignord?
These are Vinícius, Bellingham and Modric. It's not a personal matter but rather the result of the characteristics of his game. He is accused of lacking solidarity with the team.
What is Mbappé Accused of?
The three players are asking for more intense teamwork and are missing Mbappé's collaboration in the collective work when Real Madrid doesn't have the ball.
He is accused of being an individualist and not going back to defend in order to recover the ball. The three players have allegedly pointed at him in public and he took it badly. Ancelotti knows this and has tried to find a solution.
Being so used to being the undisputed flagship at PSG, Mbappé thought it would be the same at Real Madrid. At Bernabéu, however, he's found other world stars who have put a stop.
The team is above individualism and excessive stardom. Mbappé now has the challenge of winning over his teammates with his game in the upcoming matches.