Discipline issues appear to be emerging at Real Madrid as tensions rise between players and the coaching staff. Recent comments from star forward Kylian Mbappé suggest friction with head coach Álvaro Arbeloa.
In a recent interview, the 27-year-old French player was asked whether he follows Arbeloa’s press conferences. His response took many by surprise and underscored the growing disconnect between the team’s leadership and its star player:
“I don’t watch Arbeloa’s press conferences. I have French TV at home, not Spanish.” – Mbappé stated.
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This apparent rift has been exacerbated by Mbappé’s decision to take an unannounced mid-season vacation, a move that reportedly upset the coaching staff and further strained relations within the club.