Real Madrid deny any discontent with superstar forward after recent controversy – report

Real Madrid deny any discontent with superstar forward after recent controversy – report Real Madrid superstar Kylian Mbappe was unfortunate to suffer an injury in his first match for France during the international break. He subsequently returned to the club, where tests revealed that he had suffered a minor injury and should be back soon. Mbappe was then pictured in France during some personal time instead of working on his recovery in Madrid, and this has caused a lot of controversy. However, Real Madrid have dismissed suggestions of an internal problem involving Mbappe, with the club maintaining there is no unhappiness with the France forward. Madrid dismiss Mbappe controversy According to El Larguero journalist Anton Meana , Madrid do not understand the controversy that has developed around Mbappe because he had permission from the club. “There is no unhappiness at the club or in the dressing room with Mbappe,” Meana reported when explaining Real Madrid’s version of events. Kylian Mbappe has dominated headlines of late. (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images) The journalist also made clear that Madrid were aware of the situation surrounding the Frenchman. “Mbappe had permission and they do not understand the controversy that has been generated,” he added. Questions have been raised in the Spanish media about his priorities and relationship with Madrid, with Josep Pedrerol also claiming that the forward was losing the affection of Madridismo. No dressing-room issue If Mbappe had permission and neither the club nor his team-mates have a problem with his actions, then suggestions of an internal conflict have no basis. The Frenchman has enjoyed a productive start to the new campaign and is rather unfortunate to have suffered an injury. The club surely would have given him a tailored recovery plan and permission to travel to France before having to return for training. There is no dressing room issue involving Kylian Mbappe. (Photo by Mateo Villalba Sanchez/Getty Images) When a player of Mbappe’s stature is moving around, every small action tends to get blown out of proportion in the media. However, there is a significant difference between media-driven criticism and an actual dressing-room problem. Time to move beyond the noise It is time for Madrid to put the focus back where it belongs: on football. Mbappe is too important to Madrid’s season for every episode surrounding him to develop into a debate about his commitment. The scrutiny surrounding Mbappe may not disappear. His profile makes that impossible. However, his importance also cannot be overstated. It remains to be seen how Mourinho handles Mbappe’s recovery and when he returns to action for Real Madrid.