Real Madrid is facing a tumultuous season, leading to significant unrest within the club, as evidenced by Florentino Perez’s press conference last night, which seems to be a consequence of this escalating situation.
At this juncture, blame is being directed towards several key figures, including the president, board members, the manager, and the players themselves.
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Among the players under scrutiny, the focus is particularly on the locker room leaders, with Kylian Mbappe being pointed out as part of the issue.
Mbappe on His Idol
In a recent interview with Vanity Fair, Mbappe shared insights about his idol, Cristiano Ronaldo, and the guidance he’s received from the football icon.
He noted that he now has a personal relationship with Ronaldo, stating:
“He is a friend now. It’s wonderful when childhood idols become your friends.”
Mbappe expressed enthusiasm over his friendship with Ronaldo. (Photo credit: CHRISTOPHE SIMON/AFP via Getty Images)
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“We talked frequently, and he supported me during my first year at Madrid, as he understands it well,” he said.
Wrapping up his thoughts on his bond with the legendary player, Mbappe remarked,
“We enjoy a wonderful relationship, and I couldn’t be happier about it.”
While Mbappe may be matching Ronaldo’s goal-scoring feats at Real Madrid, his overall influence on the team seems to fall short compared to that of the previous star. Instead of elevating the squad’s synergy and performance, Real Madrid’s play has become more rigid and less dynamic with Mbappe on the pitch.
Ultimately, it appears there is still a significant gap to bridge before Mbappe’s Real Madrid can reach the heights of Ronaldo’s era, despite the impressive individual goal tallies.