Real Madrid: speculation does not affect Mbappe, says Ancelotti

Real Madrid coach says Mbappe is ‘close’ to a 100% recovery

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MADRID — Coach real Madrid, Carlo Ancelottisaid that Kylian Mbappe “you can’t see him affected in general” by speculation Reports, dismissed by the striker’s representatives as “totally false”, link the player to a rape allegation in Stockholm ahead of his return to La Liga action this weekend.

Mbappe He missed France matches during this international break as he continued to recover from a thigh injury, rather than working on the training pitch and visiting Stockholm in his spare time.

According to Swedish media reports, the player’s name is being mentioned in connection with a police investigation. Mbappe’s representatives called this link a “slanderous rumor.”

“(Mbappe) made the most of this break to improve his condition,” Ancelotti said at a press conference on Friday ahead of Madrid’s match with Celta Vigo. “He’s improved a lot… He’s a different player than he was before the break.”

“I’m not here to talk about speculation,” Ancelotti added. “I’m here to talk about the work you’ve done. You had a few days off, that’s all.”

“He had a weekend planned, and after that everyone chooses what they want to do. I don’t care where the players want to relax. I went to London for two days and didn’t ask anyone for permission.” I don’t run a travel agency.”

Mbappe returned to Real Madrid before the international break, playing as a substitute against Lille in the Champions League and then starting against Villarreal.

“I think it’s close to 100%,” Ancelotti said. “It’s a pleasure to watch him train.”

A source told ESPN that Brazilian striker Vinicius Junior, who also missed the international break, has recovered from injury and is expected to play for Madrid against Celta Vigo.

“(The break) was good for (Vinicius), he worked hard and intensely and also had a few days of rest,” Ancelotti said. “Obviously these are my personal feelings, the referee will be on the pitch tomorrow, but I think both (Vinicius and Mbappe) are fine.”

Ancelotti also denies asking Madrid to sign him in the January transfer window following Dani Carvajal’s serious knee injury.

ESPN reported that Real Madrid are currently assessing the market for a right-back and a centre-back.

“I didn’t ask for reinforcements,” Ancelotti said. “Last year we saw that we can handle injuries well and this season we will do the same… If we want the perfect player for Real Madrid, we don’t rule it out, but finding the perfect player for Real Madrid – this is not a task. easy.”