Carlo Ancelotti Defends Kylian Mbappé Amid Real Madrid's Struggles
The Real Madrid coach attributes the team's inconsistent form to collective issues rather than individual performance, as Mbappé adapts to life in Spain.
- Carlo Ancelotti dismissed criticism of Kylian Mbappé, emphasizing that Real Madrid's struggles stem from a team-wide lack of consistency.
- Mbappé, who joined Madrid this summer, has scored just two goals in his last nine games, including a missed penalty in a Champions League loss to Liverpool.
- Ancelotti highlighted that Mbappé is still adapting to the team and has contributed with eight goals and several assists this season.
- Real Madrid's injury crisis, including key absences like Vinícius Júnior and Dani Carvajal, has compounded the team's difficulties in recent weeks.
- Despite their challenges, Madrid remains four points behind Barcelona in La Liga with a game in hand, and Ancelotti remains confident in the team's ability to recover.
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