😤 Mbappé fumes: Arbeloa says I'm his fourth striker | OneFootball

Kylian Mbappé spoke to the media after Real Madrid’s 2-0 win over Oviedo, after being heavily booed.

"It was a pretty damn bad injury in my leg. It was a shame for me not to be able to play in the Clásico. It’s a match I love playing in, I always score against Barcelona, so it was a shame not to help the team. But I think that’s life, we can’t change people’s opinion when they’re angry. It’s a way for them to talk, to express themselves, and I think you shouldn’t take it personally. You look at the history of my career and there has been a lot of time when people booed me. It’s the life of a Real Madrid player and the life of a famous player like me."

"Why do you think they booed you after you went on holiday? I had the club’s permission. I didn’t understand what people were saying. But you have to accept it, a footballer can’t always try to understand. I have to look ahead, move on and change the situation. I think I can change the situation."

"Today I didn’t play because the coach told me that, for him, I’m the fourth striker in the squad behind Mastantuono, Vini and Gonzalo. In the end, I accept it and I play the time I get. We played well, I gave Jude an assist and I’m positive."

"Why am I the fourth striker in the squad? Ask the coach. I was ready to start. It’s his decision, I can’t be angry with him and I respect his opinion. I have to work hard in training to be a starter."

"There are people who don’t speak, who only speak in the press, and I prefer to speak here, from my own mouth." 

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