C. Ancelotti: "We need to give K. Mbappe more time to adapt"

2024-12-05 15:21 © scanpix

The head coach of Madrid's "Real" club, Carlo Ancelotti, defended Kylian Mbappe, who missed a penalty:

"Kylian Mbappe is not playing at his best level... But we need to give him more time to adapt. There is no question of penalties."

"I will not judge a player's performances based on penalty kicks, that can happen... K. Mbappe, Vinicius, and Jude Bellingham are the main penalty takers. I do not plan any changes in this area."

"The Frenchman has scored 10 goals; he can be even better, but he is working very, very hard, and we are with him."

"He is upset about his mistake... But we move forward."

Bilbao's "Athletic" defeated Madrid's "Real" club 2:1 at home.