Vinicius Jr is also described as a leader on the pitch and is now considered the one his team-mates rely on the most. Before his last injury, the Brazilian was the most successful striker at Madrid, having been involved in 20 goals (scoring 12 and assisting eight), and he can be a vocal presence in dressing-room discussions.

Real Madrid is out of sorts, and the Frenchman is part of that. As such, the glare falls on him. He’s the story, a dialed-down, diluted version of the soccer phenom he was upon arrival in Spain. A dizzied surfer unable to ride the waves he once could.

Carlo Ancelotti has denied that Kylian Mbappé's form is the reason for Real Madrid's struggles this season, saying "it's a collective problem, not an individual one." Mbappé has scored just two goals in his last nine Madrid games,

Sitting top of the Premier League after 12 games and the Champions League group after five games — unbeaten against the likes of Chelsea, Arsenal, AC Milan, Bayer Leverkusen, and Real Madrid — there is justified confidence that Arne Slot’s side look the real deal.

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has asked for more patience with Kylian Mbappe, who is yet to meet expectations since arriving at the club. His missed penalty against Liverpool only ratcheted up

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said Saturday superstar striker Kylian Mbappe's struggles this season are due to his team's overall lack of consistency.

Mbappe is now identified as a 'problem' for Real Madrid and it has prompted the club to turn to former manager Zinedine Zidane

France icon Michel Platini has added his voice to the list of concerned figures over Kylian Mbappe’s form at Real Madrid.Mbappe recovered from a low key start in the Spanish capital, and his

Kylian Mbappe is set to be the subject of radical action from Real Madrid head coach Carlo Ancelotti, who remains determined to get the best out of the ailing France international.