“It’s the life of a Real Madrid player”: Mbappé accepts boos, says he must “look forward and change the situation” | OneFootball

Kylian Mbappe has said being booed is part of the 'life of a Real Madrid player and a famous player'.

Mbappe was greeted with whistles when coming on as a substitute during Real Madrid's 2-0 win over Real Oviedo inLa Liga on Thursday.

The France international has faced scrutiny over his commitment to the club, with an astonishing 'Mbappe Out' petition generating millions of signatures.

The situation comes despite another prolific campaign for the Spanish side, in which Mbappe has scored 41 goals in 42 games across all competitions.

However, for the second straight season since Mbappe signed from Paris Saint-Germain, Real Madrid are set to end the season without silverware.

Asked about the reaction from the Real Madrid fans, Mbappe accepted that it is part of playing for Los Blancos, and said it is up to him to change the situation.

"The whistles... that's life, you can't change the opinion of the people when they are angry,"he said in the aftermath of the win

"It's the life of a Real Madrid player and a famous player like me. Footballers don't always have to understand, they have to accept and look forward and change the situation."

Mbappe was named on the bench against Oviedo despite admitting post-match that he was 'fine' following a recent hamstring injury. The 27-year-old said he must respect the decision of head coach Alvaro Arbeloa.

"I'm 100% fine. I haven't played because for the coach I've been the fourth striker in the squad behind Mastantuono, Vini and Gonzalo.

"I was ready to start, it's his decision (manager Alvaro Arbeloa) and it always has to be respected.

"I have no problem at all with Arbeloa. You have to accept the coach's philosophy and I have to do better to play ahead of Vini, Gonzalo and Mastantuono."