Kylian Mbappe had a tough time for Real Madrid against Liverpool at Anfield, with the Spanish press not holding back in their criticism. The young French star missed a penalty and struggled throughout the game, leading to some harsh assessments from pundits.
Steve McManaman predicted that the Madrid press would be unforgiving of Mbappe’s poor performance, and he was proven right. While some, like Jorge Valdano, expressed sympathy for Mbappe’s struggles, others were more critical.
Joel Del Rio of Marca described Mbappe’s performance as a “nightmare” and suggested that he was far from his best on the pitch. Guti, a pundit for El Chiringuito, noted that Mbappe seemed lacking in confidence and timid, especially before taking the penalty.
Javier Tinto of La Tribu questioned Mbappe’s ability to create danger on the pitch and suggested that Vinicius was now the star player. Alfredo Relano of Diario AS labeled Mbappe as “downright useless” in the game, while Javi Amaro also criticized his performance.
Overall, Mbappe’s struggles for Real Madrid have not gone unnoticed by the press, with many questioning his form and confidence on the pitch. The pressure is on for the young star to step up and deliver for his new team.
