Kylian Mbappe’s dream for Real Madrid has turned into a public nightmare. While his outburst sparked a divided dressing room and claims of a shocking demotion, the real cause of his discontent reportedly goes much deeper.
Marca reports that a ruthless tactical change behind the scenes and a sharp turn in playing philosophy have eroded his influence, leaving the superstar sidelined.
The French star has shocked Real Madrid by claiming he has been “degraded” to a peripheral role under interim coach Alvaro Arbeloa.
The roots of this frustration, it is said, go back to the arrival of Xabi Alonso, who initially established Mbappe as the team’s centerpiece. During that brief period, the Frenchman flourished, while Vinicius Jr. seemed to take a back seat.
But when Arbeloa took over, the tactical balance tipped back towards the Brazilian. Arbeloa made his intention clear on day one: “I will work to get the best out of Vini. I will ask my teammates to find him and give him the ball.”
According to Marca , this turn of events has left Mbappe feeling isolated. Arbeloa’s philosophy places an emphasis on sacrifice and hard work rather than individual brilliance, with the coach stating: “Real Madrid was not created with players who go out on the pitch in suits, but with players who end the match with their shirts covered in sweat, mud and hard work.”
The report claims that this statement, interpreted as a veiled jab at Mbappe’s lack of defensive contribution, has further deepened the clash between him and the rest of the squad.
