Kylian Mbappé has hit back at critics who have questioned his role at Real Madrid.
The French forward insists a player who regularly scores goals should not be seen as a problem for his team.
Mbappé defends his goalscoring role
Mbappé made the comments while discussing the criticism he has received since joining Real Madrid.
He said he has learned to deal with criticism and does not take every negative comment personally.
The striker also pointed to the main purpose of football.
According to Mbappé, teams need to score more goals than their opponents to win matches.
He therefore questioned the idea that a prolific goalscorer can be the main problem in a team.
Mbappé has started strongly
The comments come as Mbappé continues to produce goals for Real Madrid.
He has scored five goals in his first five matches of the 2026-27 season.
His form has kept him among the club’s most important attacking players.
Mbappé has also enjoyed a strong scoring record since moving to Madrid.
He has scored 91 goals for the Spanish giants since making his debut for the club in 2024.
Only Harry Kane has scored more among players from Europe’s top five leagues during that period.
Criticism has followed Mbappé
Despite his goals, Mbappé has faced criticism during his time at Real Madrid.
Some of the debate has focused on his defensive contribution and his involvement in the team’s pressing.
He has also been criticised when the team has struggled to produce results.
Mbappé believes some criticism is useful.
However, he also feels some comments go beyond constructive analysis.
Mourinho backs the Real Madrid star
Real Madrid manager José Mourinho has also defended Mbappé.
The Portuguese coach said a player who scores 40 goals in a season cannot be considered a problem for the team.
Mourinho also praised Mbappé’s work rate during recent matches.
He highlighted the forward’s defensive efforts and commitment to the team.
Mourinho’s comments offer support for Mbappé amid the ongoing debate.
The manager believes the Frenchman’s goals and overall contribution remain valuable to Real Madrid.
Mbappé refuses to be distracted
Mbappé said he has developed a healthier relationship with criticism.
He now tries to separate useful feedback from comments he considers unfair.
The forward also said he does not allow the fear of criticism to control his decisions.
For now, his response is coming through his performances.
Mbappé will be expected to continue leading Real Madrid’s attack as the season progresses.
His scoring record suggests he remains confident in the role he has chosen to play.
Source: GhanaWeb
