Since joining Real Madrid, Kylian Mbapp\u00e9 has faced growing criticism. The player, expected to be a superstar, is going through a tough period, with performances falling short of expectations.<\/p>\n
His inability to step up against Liverpool in the Champions League, in the absence of Vinicius Jr., has particularly caught attention. Although Mbapp\u00e9 scored in the victory against Getafe, he remains the subject of intense debate.<\/p>\n
Real Madrid legend Guti, speaking on El Chiringuito<\/em>, delivered a direct message to the French forward. He believes Mbapp\u00e9 needs to overcome his doubts and live up to the expectations of both the fans and the club.<\/p>\n Guti Urges Mbapp\u00e9 to Step Up<\/strong><\/p>\n For Guti, these doubts are a barrier that Mbapp\u00e9 must break through. \u201cHe must get rid of this insecurity now\u2026 and that happens in key moments, like taking a penalty,\u201d said the three-time Champions League winner.<\/p>\n During the match against Getafe, Real Madrid was awarded a penalty in Vinicius Jr.\u2019s absence. Rather than taking the penalty himself, Mbapp\u00e9 chose to let Jude Bellingham and later Rodrygo take it, although VAR eventually overturned the decision.<\/p>\n Guti sees such moments as opportunities for Mbapp\u00e9 to display leadership and build his character. He believes Mbapp\u00e9\u2019s role at Real Madrid should go beyond just scoring goals or providing assists. The French forward must establish himself as an iconic figure, much like Cristiano Ronaldo.<\/p>\n Leadership as the Key to Success<\/strong><\/p>\n \u201cTaking a penalty isn\u2019t an obligation. It\u2019s a way to show you\u2019re ready to take responsibility,\u201d Guti emphasized. He also pointed out that the criticism of Mbapp\u00e9 is not due to isolated mistakes, but stems from much higher expectations.<\/p>\n Guti concluded with a message of hope: \u201cMbapp\u00e9 has everything he needs to succeed here. He just needs to prove he\u2019s ready to face the world, and that starts with these small details.\u201d<\/p>\n The former Real Madrid player, who understands the club\u2019s demands, reminds that success at Real Madrid requires courageous decisions and decisive performances.<\/p>\n Mbapp\u00e9 now faces the challenge of rising to the occasion and becoming the leader everyone is waiting for.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Since joining Real Madrid, Kylian Mbapp\u00e9 has faced growing criticism. The player, expected to be a superstar, is going through a tough period, with performances falling short of expectations.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":14419,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-14418","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-football"],"yoast_head":"\n