He’s shut a lot of people up’ – Fede Valverde claims Kylian Mbappe has silenced his critics as Real Madrid superstar ‘stands out in every game’
Fede Valverde believes Kylian Mbappe has silenced his critics following speculation that his arrival would unsettle the Real Madrid dressing room.
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WHAT HAPPENED?
Mbappe’s high-profile move to Real Madrid in the summer was considered a risky move by those who felt the French star would struggle to fit into a team that already featured Vinicius Junior, Jude Bellingham and Rodrygo Goes, among other talented attackers. But he’s settled in well, scoring seven goals in 11 appearances and receiving praise from team-mate Valverde.
THE BIGGER PICTURE
The World Cup winner was devastating from the left for Paris Saint-Germain but a move to Los Blancos would mean a change in position due to Vinicius locking down that position. There were concerns that egos could collide, potentially causing trouble for Carlo Ancelotti, but so far that hasn’t been the case. The 1-0 defeat to Lille in the Champions League was a disappointment, with Ancelotti raising concerns over his side’s style, but the dressing room seems very happy to have Mbappe.