Kylian Mbappé is reportedly creating friction within the Real Madrid dressing room, with a growing number of his teammates expressing frustration over his conduct both on and off the pitch.
According to L’Equipe, the 27-year-old striker’s attitude has been described as excessively self-focused, drawing widespread criticism from within the club. His apparent access to special treatment has further fuelled discontent among the squad.
Specific incidents have come to light: the forward allegedly showed disrespect toward a club staff member during a training session and turned up 40 minutes late to a scheduled team meal — neither incident resulting in any disciplinary action. The lack of consequences has reportedly deepened the sense of unfairness felt by his peers.
As tensions mount, Mbappé has found himself increasingly cut off from the wider group, with only his French-speaking colleagues — Ferland Mendy, Aurélien Tchouaméni, and Eduardo Camavinga — remaining in his inner circle.
Could Mbappé Be Using His Injury to Create Distance from the Club?
Spanish media have raised questions about whether the forward’s injury, sustained during the 1-1 stalemate against Betis Seville, is being used as a pretext to step back from the club environment.
Sources suggest Mbappé has grown disillusioned with Real Madrid and is seeking separation from both the squad and the coaching setup. Persistent clashes with Jude Bellingham and a strained dynamic with manager Álvaro Arbeloa — rooted in the player’s dissatisfaction over the team’s prioritisation of Vinicius Júnior — have been widely reported. The tension between the two has been a recurring theme throughout the season.
Vinicius is said to feel considerably more appreciated under Arbeloa‘s management, though the coach himself is widely expected to leave at the end of a campaign that looks set to end without silverware. Potential replacements are already being evaluated — a development that would likely work in Mbappé‘s favour.
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