Real Madrid striker Kylian Mbappé is not having the dream start to his dream of playing for Los Blancos. Despite having already scored 10 goals for Los Blancos, two missed penalties in three games are clear evidence that Mbappe is not only far from his best but also short on confidence.
Mbappe has not looked good since the start of the season, but in recent weeks, when the team has struggled, the French forward has become more concerned about the Madridistas with every performance. In addition to missing at Anfield against Liverpool, and at San Mames against Athletic Club, Mbappe decided to hand a penalty to Jude Bellingham against Getafe on Sunday instead of taking it himself.
That was portrayed by Carlo Ancelotti as an 'act of altruism', which he 'greatly appreciated', but many in Spain accused the World Cup winner of shirking responsibility. On Thursday morning, after his miss against Athletic cost Real Madrid a point, a clip of Cristiano Ronaldo's interview with Rio Ferdinand has resurfaced. The Portuguese star speaks about Mbappe's arrival at Real Madrid, noting that dealing with pressure at the Bernabeu is a very different prospect than anywhere else.
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