Mbappé: ‘Things happened’ with Xabi Alonso, on Vinicius boos | OneFootball

Kylian Mbappé spoke about Xabi Alonso’s departure from Real Madrid and acknowledged that there were situations that strained the relationship with the squad. “I’m not going to play dumb, of course things have happened,” he stated on Tuesday morning during a press conference.

The forward did not want to give details about the internal matters, but emphasized that “there are many things being said that aren’t true.” He also added: “When the news broke, I spoke with him because I wanted to show my support. It’s not my responsibility to say whether it was fair or not, that’s football. We have to defend the club’s badge.”

Regarding his relationship with Xabi Alonso, the French striker was clear. “We have a spectacular relationship and I wish him all the best. Now there’s a coach (Álvaro Arbeloa) whom we have to help,” he said ahead of Wednesday’s Champions League clash against Monaco.

The 27-year-old footballer also addressed the booing that Real Madrid received from their own fans and suggested that “it’s the only opportunity people have to express their anger.” He added: “I understand them, but I didn’t like that it was directed more at some than others. The whole team is to blame.”

On the fans’ anger, Mbappé continued his analysis. “Before I was a player, when I was a young man watching games, I booed too. I watched television and believed everything they said was true. They get angry, but they’re with us. We have the character to change the situation,” he said.

The Monaco youth product—whose next opponent is his former club—focused on the strong booing directed at Vinicius and pointed out that “we need to protect him better so he’s not alone.” Finally, he concluded: “We’re all with him. I have no advice to give him, because I’m not in a position to do so. What I do know is that when he’s happy, he’s different.”

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