Rothen Critiques Mbappé's Disappointing Madrid Tenure

Kylian Mbappé's debut season at Real Madrid has been marked by significant setbacks, both personally and for his teams. He faced a red card and subsequent suspension in La Liga, suffered a minor ankle injury that forced him off during a crucial Champions League match against Arsenal, and saw his club Stade Malherbe Caen relegated. Despite being Real Madrid's top scorer with over 30 goals, his impact in key matches has been questioned, and he is unlikely to win the Ballon d'Or this year. Former PSG star Jérôme Rothen has been particularly critical, calling Mbappé's season a 'resounding failure' and describing his overall play as catastrophic, despite his goal tally. Critics argue that his move to Madrid has not delivered the expected success, especially as Real Madrid was knocked out of the Champions League while his former club, PSG, advanced to the semifinals. Nevertheless, Mbappé is expected to return from injury in time for the Copa del Rey final, offering a slim hope for silverware this season.