Kylian Mbappe has broken his silence on the simmering tension at Real Madrid, revealing that club legend Alvaro Arbeloa once told him he was merely th...
Kylian Mbappe has broken his silence on the simmering tension at Real Madrid, revealing that club legend Alvaro Arbeloa once told him he was merely the fourth forward in the pecking order. The French superstar made his long awaited return to action on Thursday, coming off the bench in Real Madrid. �s 2. 0 victory over Real Oviedo at the Santiago Bernabeu. However, his entrance was met with a chorus of boos and jeers from the very fans who once hailed him as the next Galactico. In the scheme of things, the reception has laid bare the growing impatience surrounding his adaptation to life in Los Blancos colours. Speaking exclusively to GoalZaza, Mbappe stated:. �Arbeloa told me to my face that I am the fourth forward. That stung, but I will use it as fuel. At the end of the day, I know what I can bring to this team.. � The Nigerian international Victor Osimhen, a close confidant of Mbappe. �s camp, was spotted in the stands, though he declined to comment on the drama. For the Super Eagles talisman, watching his friend endure such hostility at a club of Real Madrid. �s stature is a sobering reminder of the pressures that come with the white jersey. The powers that be at the Bernabeu have yet to issue an official statement, but sources close to the dressing room insist Mbappe retains the lion. �s share of support from his teammates. Coach Carlo Ancelotti, for his part, praised the forward. �s resilience after the match, noting that his clinical movement and sharp boots in training have been formidable all week. With the title race heating up in La Liga, all eyes will be on Mbappe when Real Madrid face their next opponents. Back home in Nigeria, fans watching at viewing centers in Surulere and Ikeja were divided. In a packed hall on Agege Motor Road, one supporter clad in a Super Eagles jersey shouted over the din:. �If Osimhen can handle the pressure at Napoli, Mbappe must learn to handle his own wahala. Na him time to show pepper!. � Another fan, sipping a cold bottle of Maltina, added:. �Arbeloa no get right to talk like that. Mbappe go soon silence them with goals. We know say him game strong.. � The debate raged on until the final whistle, a typical Lagos night where passion for the beautiful game never sleeps.
