He knows exactly what I ask of him, Arbeloa's message to Mbappé | OneFootball

Real Madrid coach, Álvaro Arbeloa, wanted to clear up any doubts about Kylian Mbappé's commitment to Real Madrid.

Amid the debate sparked by his effort in defensive duties, the coach was emphatic in defending the attitude of his star player.

"Kylian is hugely committed and knows perfectly well what I ask of him", the manager said, stressing that the understanding between them has been total at the start of the season.

Arbeloa normalized the Frenchman's role within the tactical system, explaining that sacrifice must be collective but balanced according to position. For the coach, it is logical that attackers should not carry the same defensive workload as the back line.

"Forwards have to defend less than defenders, just as they attack more", he said, although he reminded everyone that to win, all 25 players in the squad must hold nothing back on the pitch.

Commitment and dedication from the whole group

In this regard, the Real Madrid coach underlined that the key to success lies in the group's selflessness. In his words, the team needs to be "very committed every day" and finish matches having given the maximum physical effort.

Arbeloa fully trusts that, once that collective duty is fulfilled, the individual talent of players like Mbappé will ultimately tip the balance in Real Madrid's favor.

The reports about his knee are absolutely false

The coach also wanted to deny the rumors about the forward's health, calling "absolutely false" any information about a chronic injury.

Arbeloa asked people to turn the page and focus on the Frenchman's goalscoring side, insisting that communication with him is "very direct" and that his commitment to the badge is beyond any doubt, regardless of rotations or tactical decisions.

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