Real Madrid Head Coach, Carlo Ancelotti, has backed Kylian Mbappe to come through what he describes as a difficult period which has seen the French forward score just once in the last five games.
Ancelotti’s comments come as Real Madrid is struggling for form. The reigning Spanish and European champions lost 3-1 at home to AC Milan in midweek and 4-0 to Barcelona in their last La Liga match.
“Mbappe is down like everyone else, but motivated to get through this moment,” Ancelotti told a news conference. “The problem he’s having is everyone’s problem. You could point at Vinicius [Junior], Rodrygo or [Jude] Bellingham. It is a difficult moment for everyone.”
Ancelotti said Mbappe was “training well” and was “convinced” his form will improve if the player remained upbeat. “We haven’t hit our stride yet. You can’t let your head drop, you have to hold it high,” said Ancelotti.
The Italian added that he had “not spoken” to Mbappe about France manager Didier Deschamps’ decision to leave him out of Les Bleus’ forthcoming Nations League double-header.
“It’s a matter for the national team coach and I have no right to judge his decisions. He made the decision and we have to accept it,” Ancelotti explained.