Arbeloa praises Mbappé: he knows exactly what I ask of him

Arbeloa praises Mbappé: he knows exactly what I ask of him Real Madrid coach Álvaro Arbeloa has sought to dispel any doubts about Kylian Mbappé ’s commitment to Real Madrid . Amid the debate over his defensive work rate, the coach was emphatic in defending the attitude of his star player. "Kylian is hugely committed and knows perfectly well what I ask of him" , the manager said, stressing that the understanding between them is total at this early stage of the season.

Arbeloa normalized the Frenchman’s role within the tactical system, explaining that sacrifice must be collective but balanced according to each position. For the coach, it is only logical that attackers should not carry the same defensive burden as the back line. "Forwards have to defend less than defenders, just as they attack more" , he explained, although he reminded everyone that to win, all 25 players in the squad must leave nothing in the tank on the pitch.

Commitment and dedication from the whole group In this regard, the Madrid coach underlined that the key to success lies in the group’s selflessness. In his words, the team needs to be "very committed every day" and finish matches having given the maximum physical effort. Arbeloa is fully confident that, once that collective duty is fulfilled, the individual talent of players like Mbappé will ultimately tip the balance in Los Blancos’ favor.

The reports about his knee are absolutely false The coach also wanted to dismiss the rumors about the forward’s health, calling "absolutely false" any information about a chronic injury. Arbeloa urged everyone to move on and focus on the Frenchman’s goalscoring side, insisting that communication with him is "very direct" and that his commitment to the badge is beyond any doubt, regardless of rotations or tactical decisions. This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence.