Kylian Mbappe faced a challenging match for Real Madrid against Liverpool at Anfield, and the Spanish press didn’t hold back in their criticism. The young French star had a tough time, missing a penalty and struggling throughout the game, leading to some harsh evaluations from pundits.
Steve McManaman predicted that the Madrid press would be unforgiving of Mbappe’s subpar performance, and his prediction came true. While some, like Jorge Valdano, showed empathy for Mbappe’s difficulties, others were more scathing.
Joel Del Rio from Marca described Mbappe’s display as a “nightmare” and implied that he was far from his usual self on the field. Guti, a pundit for El Chiringuito, observed that Mbappe appeared to lack confidence and seemed hesitant, particularly before taking the penalty.
Javier Tinto of La Tribu questioned Mbappe’s ability to pose a threat on the field and suggested that Vinicius had now taken the spotlight. Alfredo Relano of Diario AS went as far as labeling Mbappe as “downright useless” in the game, while Javi Amaro also criticized his performance.
In general, Mbappe’s struggles for Real Madrid have not gone unnoticed by the press, with many raising concerns about his form and confidence on the field. The pressure is on for the young star to rise to the occasion and deliver for his new team.
