Real Madrid they waited seven years to welcome Kylian Mbappé at the Santiago Bernabeu, and when he finally arrived, it was a rapturous reception in front of 80,000 fans. From that day to mid-July, the euphoria dissipated somewhat.
While he scored his first goal on his debut, and scored his first goals on Spanish soil for Los Blancos with a brace against Real Betis at the Bernabeu just before the international break, there is no doubt that he did not have the expected start. Three goals in five games is not a bad record, but it is no surprise that his game is analyzed in minutes.
Those at the club say he is finding his place in the side, and is starting to build chemistry with those around him, they report The Athletic. Mbappe treats all his teammates equally, he has made friends with Brahim Diaz, and even talked to an academy player about how they could better combine on the pitch, his attitude goes down well.
Meanwhile, the coaching staff believes that he is one of the best players in the world at attacking space, able to hold a central defender and beat his man in one touch. However, they admit that Mbappe, like predecessor Karim Benzema, does not press the pitch high, and another insider tells the New York Times that “he has not landed on his feet”, despite his efforts .
While those at Valdebebas can be relaxed about their form so far, Mbappe's task is more complicated than it appears on the face of it. Los Blancos won the Champions League last season, so anything less than a league win, a strong European run, and a goal scare will not be considered a success for the French forward. Mbappe has joined arguably the most well-resourced side in the world, but expectations are even higher than elsewhere.
