Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said on Saturday that Kylian Mbappé’s struggles this season can be attributed to the overall inconsistency of the team.
The French striker, who joined Madrid this summer after leaving Paris Saint-Germain, missed a penalty during Wednesday’s 3-1 defeat to Liverpool in the Champions League—Real’s third loss in their last five group-stage matches.
Mbappé, who has scored only two goals in his last nine appearances for the club, has faced criticism for his recent performances.
Ancelotti pointed out that the team’s lack of cohesion and form has contributed to the forward’s difficulties.
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“Mbappe’s problem is the problem that we all have. The idea is to try to give our best version, not just of him but myself, other players,” Ancelotti told a news conference ahead of Sunday’s La Liga clash against Getafe.
“It’s not a problem about one player, the problem that we have is one of a team that has not been capable of being consistent. It’s not a problem about one player.
“We have to try and improve that, do everything we can… among other things (Mbappe) is new here and adapting, among other things he’s scored eight goals and has participated in attack, giving assists.
“Yes he can play better, but we can all do better and we will try to.”
Mbappe was not included in the last two France squad lists and has also had off-field issues to deal with during his first months at the Santiago Bernabeu.
“He is absolutely not sunken, he knows he has to improve like we all do… he’s being scrutinised after the Liverpool game because he missed a penalty, like many of my players have,” continued Ancelotti.
The coach attributed the defeat to Liverpool partly to injuries to key players, including Vinicius Junior, Dani Carvajal, and Eder Militao, among others. However, he confirmed that Brazilian winger Rodrygo was fit to play against Getafe.
Madrid, currently in second place, are four points behind La Liga leaders Barcelona, though they have played one match less.
“I am like Mbappe, I am trying to give my best version,” said Ancelotti.
“Results say that I have not been capable of doing that. I’m not happy… but I’m convinced we will fix it, like we always fix it.”
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