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Real Madrid squad concerned over star forward’s ‘individualistic’ behaviour and ‘special privileges’
Tension appears to be building inside the Real Madrid dressing room, with fresh reports suggesting that Kylian Mbappe is no longer enjoying full support from his teammates.
According to revelations from L’Equipe, several Real Madrid players have raised concerns over Mbappe’s recent behaviour, describing it as overly ‘individualistic’.
The French forward, who arrived with huge expectations, is now reportedly facing growing frustration from within the squad.
What are the concerns?
As per the outlet, there is a feeling among players that Mbappe is receiving ‘special privileges’, something that has not gone unnoticed in a dressing room that values unity.
It is reported that during a training session, Mbappe’s attitude towards a staff member did not sit well with teammates.
On another occasion, he arrived around 40 minutes late to a team meal organised by the players, a moment that further damaged his standing within the group.
As a result, Mbappe is said to be becoming increasingly isolated.
While he still maintains close relationships with fellow French internationals like Aurelien Tchouameni, Eduardo Camavinga, and Ferland Mendy, his connection with the other squad members appears to have weakened.
A trip to Italy
Off the pitch, his recent trip to Italy has also drawn attention. Although the trip was approved by the club, it has reportedly irritated both staff and supporters.
The issue is not the trip itself, but the perception that Mbappe failed to consider how it would reflect on him, especially given his injury and the timing ahead of an important fixture.
Despite all this, Real Madrid’s coaching staff and management remain focused on his recovery.
The priority is to have him fit, particularly with a high-stakes clash against Barcelona on the horizon.
However, his chances of featuring in El Clasico remain uncertain, and the club is not expected to rush him back into action.
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Real Madrid star Huijsen credits Mourinho for improved form in new season: ‘He supports me a lot’
Real Madrid will be looking to get back to winning ways in LaLiga as they take on Rayo Vallecano on Saturday.
The club are coming on the back of a 1-0 defeat to Real Betis last weekend but did secure a narrow win over Inter Milan in the midweek Champions League fixture.
Heading into this game, Dean Huijsen, who has been showing a lot of promise in these early parts of the season, spoke to the club’s official media about the match ahead and how Real Madrid have been coping with the pressure early on, among other things.
Huijsen on Rayo and his defensive duties
The young centre-back was fully aware of the threat posed by Rayo and praised the opposition.
“We know that Rayo is a good team, and it’s a tough team to face, and we must give our all as we do in all matches to secure the three points, that’s the only thing that matters, and for the Bernabeu to be with us and for us all to be united,” he said.
He also detailed the defensive demands placed on him by the coaching staff led by Jose Mourinho.
“Well, what every coach asks of you: ferocity, intercepting balls, and winning one-on-one duels. He supports me a lot, and I think this helps me greatly, and defending together as a team,” he said.
On the team’s preparations for the fixture, Huijsen offered an insight into their training routine.
“We’re working on some tactics related to the opponent. And well, after that it depends on the day; we might play a mini-match among ourselves or not,” he added.
Huijsen on Mourinho and his fine form
The Spaniard was quick to credit Mourinho, with whom he previously worked at Roma, for his development and current level.
“We’ve known each other for a while, even though we spent a relatively short time together in Rome. He gave me the opportunity to make the real leap into professional football, and I’ll always be grateful to him for that,” Huijsen said.
Reflecting on his own performances, the defender was in confident mood, once again pointing to the influence of his coach and teammates.
“I think I’m in good shape. Well, I think I’m delivering a good level, and I believe that’s thanks to the coach too, as he keeps track of me and takes great care of me.”
“Well, I’m also doing my very best, and I think the teammates are supporting me too, and this is the perfect equation,” he added.
Finally, Huijsen explained how he manages his recovery amid a congested schedule.
“There are a lot of matches, so we need to recover well and stay focused on football, then you have to sleep well. And yes, on the days after the match, I also take a cold shower and a hot shower to recover better,” he concluded.
