Carlo Ancelotti gives Kylian Mbappe verdict
Carlo Ancelotti gives Kylian Mbappe verdict. Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has urged Kylian Mbappe to remain patient as he works to rediscover his best form after a disappointing showing in Real Madrid’s 2-0 defeat to Liverpool on Wednesday.
Mbappe missed a penalty as his side fell to another damaging loss, taking the frustration of his poor start to life in Spain to a new low. Madrid sit just one spot above the elimination zone in the Champions League table having picked up a measly six points from their first five games.
Criticism of Mbappe’s performance has been widespread but Ancelotti refused to single out the Frenchman and instead offered him some advice to escape this slump.
“It has happened many times that forwards have a hard time scoring and that disappoints them,” the Madrid boss explained.
“There is a medicine which is to be patient. Be patient, because it is a difficult moment for him, especially today, after the missed penalty. We have to support him. Things will work out soon.
“The idea is to play simple, not complicated. But all this will pass. You can’t judge a player for missing a penalty. Kylian has scored a lot of penalties and sometimes you can miss one.
“Keep working, fighting and struggling, because this moment will pass. He is working well and adapting well. Everything is fine. Things are not going his way at the moment… but it’s okay. You have to be patient, because he is an extraordinary player.”
Similarly, Mbappe’s teammate Jude Bellingham also did pledged his support to Mbappe, stressing that the Frenchman’s missed penalty was not the reason for his side’s defeat.
“It’s obviously a big moment in the game, but it can happen,” said Bellingham.
“He’s a wonderful player, but the pressure that he holds because of how good he is, is huge, it’s humongous.
“The penalty is not the reason why we lost the game. As a collective we weren’t good enough on the night. They performed better than us and it’s as simple as that.
“Kylian can keep his head high. I know that for sure he will produce many more moments that are huge for this club.”
