Kylian Mbappe sends clear message on Xabi Alonso; FSG should be on red alert

Kylian Mbappe sends clear message on Xabi Alonso; FSG should be on red alert Kylian Mbappe has given his former manager, Xabi Alonso, a ringing endorsement. DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL EMPIRE OF THE KOP APP FOR ALL THE LATEST & BREAKING UPDATES – STRAIGHT TO YOUR PHONE! ON APPLE & GOOGLE PLAY The ex-Real Madrid boss – who left Los Blancos by “mutual consent” back in mid-January – remains a free agent on the managerial market.

Reports indicate that Chelsea are interested in the Spanish head coach. However, the Blues are said to be considering their options between Alonso and Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola . Kylian Mbappe praises ‘great’ manager Xabi Alonso Fabrizio Romano relayed the France international’s comments on X (formerly Twitter), in which the striker publicly backed his old coach.

It should, perhaps, come as no surprise, given that Mbappe’s relationship with both Real Madrid fans and teammates has become somewhat difficult in recent weeks. Want more Empire of the Kop coverage? Add us as a preferred source on Google to your favourites list for news you can trust Not to mention the fact that current boss Alvaro Arbeloa appears to be comparatively less enamoured with the 27-year-old than his predecessor.

“I’m well, I’m 100 per cent,” Mbappe told reporters. “I didn’t play because the coach [Arbeloa] told me I’m the fourth-choice forward in the squad behind [Franco] Mastantuono, Vinicius [Junior] and Gonzalo. I accept it and play the time I’m given.