Kylian Mbappe explained his early season struggles with Real Madrid, claiming he was “too hungry” and “impatient.”
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Mbappe “too hungry” and “impatient”
Mbappe gave his first sit-down interview with Canal+’s program Clique since joining Madrid.
The 26-year-old reflected on his time at his new club, having scored 11 goals in 21 appearances across all competitions for Madrid so far.
However, he has faced criticism for his lackluster performances, particularly as Madrid has endured some crucial defeats.
“[Real Madrid] is a new context, a club, a new environment,” Mbappe said.
“I’m going to have success here. At first I was too hungry, it wasn’t good for me, because I was impatient. But I’m passionate and I’m competitive. Sometimes that goes against me.”
Mbappe made an immediate impact by scoring in his Madrid debut during their 2-0 victory over Atalanta in the UEFA Super Cup.
He followed this up with an impressive six goals in September.
However, he endured a challenging spell, managing just two goals in nine games.
This stretch included defeats to Lille, AC Milan, and Liverpool in the Champions League, as well as a crushing 4-0 loss to Barcelona in El Clasico.
“It hasn’t been the best start to the season, but we’re preparing for trophies, which is what counts,” Mbappe said.
“The start isn’t what we expected, but at Madrid you have to wait for the second half of the season. That’s when you’re judged.”
Mbappe’s absence in France
Meanwhile, Mbappe missed France’s games in October, having recently recovered from injury.
The Les Bleus captain was left out by coach Didier Deschamps for two matches last month, leading to speculation about his international future.
The France national team has always been the highest level of football,” Mbappe said.
“My love for the France national team has not changed. Yes, I miss it, because I haven’t been there for a long time. In September, I asked the coach not to go. I had just arrived in Madrid, I had a super short holiday. The coach insisted that I go.”
“In October I got injured. I wasn’t on the list. There were discussions, and the coach told me it was better not to call me up [in November]. He’s the boss, I’m behind him. I wanted to go, but I can’t say why they didn’t call me up.”
His time with PSG
On the other hand, Mbappe also addressed his acrimonious departure from PSG.
He is currently involved in a legal battle with the French club over alleged unpaid wages and bonuses.
PSG, the club, meant a lot to me. I spent seven years there, it’s a super intense place, in good times and bad — I had seven extraordinary years.”
I had conflicts with people, I defended my rights as a player, but that didn’t represent the club, I never mixed that up with the players, with the people in the academy, and the squad.”
“[The fans] say Kylian doesn’t care, they think that it was a hobby for me, before going to Madrid. I still watch PSG matches, I have always maintained a link with the club, that doesn’t just disappear.”
