Kylian Mbappé’s performance against Liverpool reveals worrying traits, an expert claims

Kylian Mbappé’s start at Real Madrid has been anything but smooth since his free transfer from Paris Saint-Germain in the summer. The challenges for the Frenchman in Spain seem to be getting bigger.

The 25-year-old had a difficult debut in El Clásico on October 26, when Real Madrid suffered a heavy 4-0 defeat to Barcelona at the Santiago Bernabéu. Just a few days later, the struggles continued as Los Blancos were beaten 3-1 by AC Milan in the UEFA Champions League.

On Wednesday, Mbappé had the opportunity to shine against Liverpool, especially with Vinicius Junior missing, allowing him to play in his preferred role. However, the game quickly turned into a nightmare for the 2018 FIFA World Cup winners.

Guti talks about Kylian Mbappé’s current problems

Not only did Mbappé fail to score, but he also missed a crucial penalty in the second half, making the evening’s frustration even more evident. When talking to El ChiringuitoFormer Real Madrid star Guti stressed that he still believes in the Frenchman and that the Spanish team cannot make any drastic changes that could affect the player’s confidence.

“The truth is that he has little self-confidence, seems shy, almost… I find Even before he took the penalty he seemed a bit scared,” said Guti. “You could tell he was just waiting for the referee to blow the whistle so he could take it. So with that in mind I think… Surely He is the first who is not satisfied with his performance and wants to do more.

“Of course, taking him out would be the worst option, but it’s important to protect him. And I believe that he is best suited for this. Florentino (Perez), the club and (Carlo) Ancelotti will all protect him because we all believe in him. I believe in him.”

Soon the argument over adjustment will fade and people will wonder whether Mbappé’s dream transfer could be at the end a nightmare.