Mbappé Rides a Bike and Sends a Message to Mourinho?

Mbappé Shows His Recovery Away From Valdebebas

Kylian Mbappé once again drew attention while recovering from an injury to his left knee. The Real Madrid forward shared images of his physical work on social media, first running on a treadmill and then riding a bike.

The Frenchman continues his recovery after leaving the France national team camp due to hyperextension of the posterior capsule in his left knee.

However, it was precisely the bike that sparked speculation around Real Madrid, following comments made by José Mourinho several weeks ago about activities professional soccer players should avoid.

"You can't go skiing in the mountains, you can't ride a bike," the coach had said, arguing that a fall could cause an injury and sideline a player for several matches.

A Message to Mourinho?

Mbappé's post also attracted attention because of the song he chose to accompany the images. While smiling at the camera, he used "Les gentils, les méchants," by Michel Fugain and Big Bazar, along with the phrase: "Who's very bad? The bad guy."

The message does not directly mention Mourinho, so there is no confirmation that it was aimed at the coach. However, the combination of the bike and the Portuguese manager's recent comments led to different interpretations among fans.

In France, according to the information provided, the post has also been linked to the criticism Mbappé has received and the debate surrounding Ousmane Dembélé and the Ballon d'Or.

Mourinho Had Warned About the Risks

For Mourinho, a Real Madrid player must take care of his image and behavior even away from matches and training sessions. The coach had specifically used cycling as an example of an activity that could result in an unnecessary injury.

"You fall off the bike and you can miss three games, or even worse, you can break your leg," the Portuguese coach explained.

Mbappé, meanwhile, continues to publicly share different moments from his recovery. After receiving permission from the club, the forward has spent part of this period away from Madrid as he looks to regain full fitness.

For now, there is no evidence that his post was a direct response to Mourinho, but the choice of the bike and the message he used were enough to fuel speculation.

Key Takeaways

• Mbappé shared images of himself riding a bike during his recovery.
• Mourinho had recently criticized that activity because of the risk of injury.
• The Frenchman accompanied his post with a message that sparked speculation.
• There is no confirmation that it was a message aimed at Mourinho.
• Mbappé continues to recover from an injury to his left knee.

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