Mbappé’s inconsistency at Real Madrid is typical and expected – Ancelotti

Coach Carlo Ancelotti emphasised the natural “ups and downs.” These come with the territory for a player of Kylian Mbappe’s calibre. These fluctuations are especially common during a demanding season at Real Madrid. Mbappe struggled in recent matches against Atletico Madrid in the Champions League.

He also faced challenges against Real Betis in La Liga. However, it’s worth highlighting that he showcased his immense talent just days earlier. He scored a hat-trick against Manchester City. This pattern serves as a reminder of the need for consistent performance. It also presents the opportunities for growth as the season progresses.

Mbappe faced challenges during his initial months at Madrid. He transferred last summer from Paris Saint-Germain. Eventually, he found his stride. However, his recent performances have raised eyebrows among fans. Ancelotti stated emphatically, “Against Atletico, he didn’t perform as he did against City.” This comment was made during a news conference ahead of Rayo Vallecano’s visit in La Liga on Sunday. “In the game against City, he scored three goals, while against Atletico, he failed to find the net.”Overall, he’s doing very well, and we are pleased with his progress. We acknowledge — and he recognizes — that he won’t always be at his best.”The performance against Atletico was certainly not his top showing.”

Real Madrid decisively defeated their city rivals 2-1 in the first leg of the last 16 tie. This victory set the stage for the return match on Wednesday at the Metropolitano stadium. Against Premier League champions Manchester City, Mbappe delivered an impressive performance. He showcased his talent by scoring four goals across the two legs. This led Madrid to a commanding 6-3 victory on aggregate.

The 26-year-old striker has netted 28 goals in 41 appearances this season across all competitions.”In such a demanding season, inconsistency is a natural occurrence, particularly for a player of his calibre,” Ancelotti stated. “Players with exceptional talent often experience more fluctuations in performance because of their genetic makeup. Those with excellent quality may struggle with consistency, which was evident in that particular game.”He is currently performing exceptionally well. Our position in the Champions League last 16 is due to his four significant goals in the previous tie.”

Madrid stands strong in third place in La Liga. They are just three points behind leaders Barcelona. Barcelona will face Osasuna on Saturday.Reports from Spanish media indicate that Los Blancos centre-back Antonio Rudiger may miss the clash against Rayo due to illness. Ancelotti declared, “We are fully prepared to compete fiercely in every match and every tournament.” He addressed the defeat against Betis last week and attributed it to the limited time for preparation.”I feel much more confident going into tomorrow’s game because we’ve had a solid five days of rest.”