Kylian Mbappe Expresses Frustration Over Being Benched by Real Madrid Coach
Benched Kylian Mbappe Complains Alvaro Arbeloa Said He Was 'Fourth Forward'
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Real Madrid striker Kylian Mbappe voiced his frustration after being benched by coach Alvaro Arbeloa, who labeled him as the 'fourth forward' behind other attackers. Despite contributing an assist in a 2-0 win over Real Oviedo, Mbappe faced criticism from fans for his commitment and recent holiday during recovery from injury.
- 01Kylian Mbappe was benched by coach Alvaro Arbeloa, who called him the 'fourth forward.'
- 02Mbappe returned from injury but played only as a substitute in the match against Real Oviedo.
- 03He provided an assist in the game, but fans criticized his commitment.
- 04Arbeloa stated he didn't communicate Mbappe's position clearly and emphasized caution due to his recent injury.
- 05Real Madrid is facing a challenging season, finishing without major trophies for the second consecutive year.
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Kylian Mbappe (French striker for Real Madrid) expressed his dissatisfaction after being benched by coach Alvaro Arbeloa, who referred to him as the 'fourth forward' behind Vinicius Junior, Franco Mastantuono, and Gonzalo Garcia. In a recent match against Real Oviedo, Mbappe returned from a thigh injury but only played as a substitute, entering the game in the 69th minute. His appearance was met with whistles from the home crowd at Santiago Bernabeu, reflecting their frustration with his perceived lack of commitment. Mbappe defended his actions, stating he had club authorization for a holiday in Sardinia during his recovery. Arbeloa clarified that he did not explicitly tell Mbappe he was lower in the pecking order and explained that he wanted to avoid risking the player's health after a recent injury. With Barcelona having already clinched the La Liga title, Real Madrid is set to finish the season without a major trophy for the second year in a row, leading to increased scrutiny of the team's performance and management.
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The ongoing issues within the team may affect fan support and attendance at future matches.
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