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Kylian Mbappe Breaks the Silence and Defends Himself Against the Criticism Accusing Him of Being “Unprofessional.”
The entourage of the French Real Madrid player came out to defend him after the strong criticism he received due to the trip in the midst of an injury
Heavy criticism
Mbappé has faced significant criticism over his trip to Italy while recovering from an injury. Following harsh attacks on the player, with some calling him “unprofessional” or questioning his commitment to the club, his team decided to come to his defense through the French news agency AFP.
Response from Mbappé's team
“Part of the criticism is based on an overinterpretation of factors related to a recovery period strictly managed by the club, which does not reflect the reality of Kylian's daily commitment and work for the team,” stated the French news agency AFP, citing a statement from the Real Madrid player's representatives. The statement seeks to point out that the data are not causally related but merely coincidental, and that the fact that Mbappé is on vacation in Italy does not mean that he is not undergoing a recovery process monitored by the club.
Arbeloa's comments
Amidst the criticism and the response from Kylian Mbappé's entourage, an article written by the French news agency AFP recalled the statements of Real Madrid coach Álvaro Arbeloa: “Each player does whatever they see fit in their free time; it's none of my business.” He later added, “We didn't build Real Madrid with players who play in tuxedos, but with players who finish the game with their jerseys covered in sweat and mud, based on effort, sacrifice, and perseverance."
What do we know so far?
The truth is that there is still no official response regarding the situation from either the club or the player. Apart from this statement provided by Mbappé's team, the official stance of those involved in this incident is unknown, and it is not even clear whether it is considered a topic of interest in the Real Madrid locker room.
