Kylian Mbappé is going through a tricky period. While Real Madrid suffered a clear defeat against Liverpool (2-0), the performance of the Les Bleus captain symbolized the team’s current difficulties.
Lost on the pitch, the 2018 world champion is causing concern. According to relatives quoted by L’Équipe and Le Parisien, Mbappé is suffering from intense stress and high anxiety, requiring psychological and mental support.
At Real Madrid, this situation is taken very seriously, according to the newspaper Sport. In addition to his below-par performances, the Bondy striker seems to be still affected by the recent turbulence in his career: his dispute with PSG, an affair in Sweden, and tensions within the French national team.
To try and revive his career, Carlo Ancelotti and his son have already taken steps. The Italian coach has stepped up his exchanges with Mbappé to allay his concerns, a support he has regularly affirmed in press conferences. Last Sunday, against Leganés, Ancelotti repositioned him on the left wing in the hope of rekindling his confidence.
Zidane, decisive support for Mbappé
Faced with this turbulence, Real Madrid decided to call on Zinédine Zidane. A close friend of Mbappé’s, the former coach enjoys a similar relationship to the one he had with Karim Benzema. In the past, Zidane was able to motivate “KB9” during complicated periods, notably under the Mourinho era. Having spotted Mbappé’s talent early on, he was also present at his presentation at the Santiago Bernabéu as a star recruit.
Zidane is well placed to advise Mbappé, having himself struggled to adapt in his first year at Real Madrid. Already regarded as a savior figure within the club, “Zizou”, who successfully managed the White House between 2016 and 2018 and again between 2019 and 2021, is once again called upon to play savior. Once again, the former Ballon d’Or winner is on hand to support a Real Madrid side in search of serenity.
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