Injured Mbappe faces backlash over Sardinia trip before Clasico
- Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappé insisted on Tuesday he remains committed to recovery after facing backlash for an Italy trip, with his hamstring injury casting doubt on his availability for Sunday's Clasico in Barcelona.
- Unhappy supporters criticized the Italian getaway during rest days granted by the club, amid fears the striker is saving himself for the World Cup that begins in five weeks.
- Mbappé's entourage defended his commitment, stating criticism stems from an "over-interpretation" of recovery elements supervised by the club; the France captain remains the leading scorer with 41 goals in 41 matches this season.
- Speculation of squad rifts grew after teammates Vinicius Junior and Jude Bellingham emphasized playing "together" following a recent win, while Spanish media reports suggest the forward is becoming increasingly isolated in the dressing room.
- Coach Alvaro Arbeloa insisted "each player does what they consider appropriate in their free time," maintaining no player is bigger than Real Madrid and stressing the need for "effort and sacrifice.
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Kylian Mbappe responded to a fresh wave of criticism in Spain, insisting on Tuesday he remains fully committed to recovering from his latest injury. The Real Madrid and France forward is sidelined by a left hamstring issue which is casting doubt about his availability for Sunday’s clásico in Barcelona, the biggest match in Spanish soccer. During his time off, Mbappé reportedly traveled to Italy with ac…
Injured in the ischiotibials, the French star of Real Madrid Kylian Mbappé focuses the controversy for a controversial trip to Sardinia, five days from the classic league against Barcelona.
On Tuesday, Captain des Bleus' entourage reacted to the 27-year-old attacker's criticism of him.
A trip to Italy with actress Ester Expósito, while currently wounded, placed the captain of the French team at the centre of a wave of criticism from Real Madrid supporters. Some even demanded his departure.
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