Kylian Mbappé’s name was once again at the center of controversy this Tuesday when his entourage issued a statement to respond to the avalanche of criticism that the French forward has received in recent days.
The controversy began when it became known that Mbappé traveled to Sicily during his recovery from a muscle injury in his left leg. The forward returned to Madrid minutes before the game against Espanyol, which increased the discomfort among a sector of the fans.
The player’s entourage rejected the criticism and assured that the trip had authorization from the club. “Part of the criticism is based on an exaggerated interpretation of the recovery process”they indicated, and affirmed that Mbappé has continued his treatment under medical supervision from Real Madrid.
Mbappé’s situation at Real Madrid is going through its most delicate moment since his arrival at the club in the summer of 2024. On social networks, some fans are promoting the hashtag “#MbappéOut” to ask for his departure. The player avoided speaking and only responded “I don’t understand” in French when approached by the press.
Mbappé’s presence in the Clásico on May 10 at the Camp Nou remains in doubt. The forward will undergo more medical tests to determine if he will be able to play against Barcelona, in a key match for his image inside and outside the club, amid the criticism he has received in recent weeks. If he does not play or performs poorly, the pressure on the Frenchman will increase. The fans expect more from the player who arrived as leader of the new Real Madrid project, especially in a highly demanding scenario like the Clásico.
His two seasons at the club have been marked by irregular collective performance and few titles: a European Super Cup and an Intercontinental Cup. Even so, his entourage assures that his commitment is total and that he works to arrive in good condition for the match, where Barcelona could be crowned champion.
The Classic will be played at 3:00 p.m. in Guatemala at the Camp Nou. Real Madrid arrives with 77 points, 11 behind Barcelona, with four rounds left to play, in a duel that could mark the final course of the season and Mbappé’s moment at the club.
🚨BREAKING: Over 1,500,000 people have signed a petition to get Kylian Mbappé out of Real Madrid.
Thats about 47% of Madrid’s population. pic.twitter.com/v66M81pvFI
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