Former Real Madrid forward Gareth Bale has shared his views on Kylian Mbappe, labelling the Frenchman as ‘the best player in the world’. According to Bale, it is only a matter of time before Mbappe solidifies this reputation on the global stage.
It is to tbe noted that Mbappe is currently facing criticism after missing a crucial penalty in Real Madrid’s defeat to Liverpool.
A successful penalty would have brought the game to a 1-1 draw, but his miss became a focal point of discussion. Bale, who won an impressive 16 titles during his time with Los Blancos, came to Mbappe’s defence.
Gareth Bale’s defence
Bale highlighted how penalty misses can overshadow a player’s contributions, especially in high-pressure matches.
He noted that while Mohamed Salah also missed a penalty in the same match, Liverpool’s victory meant the focus was primarily on Mbappe’s miss.
“He is the best in the world and it is a matter of time before he proves it. Salah and he have missed penalties, but since Liverpool won, we will only talk about Mbappe’s,” he explained.
“On his day he’s the best player in the world, and I think it’s just a matter of time.”
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Reflecting on the game, Bale praised Liverpool’s dominance, describing their performance as superior from start to finish. He remarked on how Liverpool controlled the match and maintained pressure throughout.
“Liverpool were much better by far and that they dominated the game from the beginning to the end,” he noted.
Ancelotti in a difficult situation
While Bale acknowledged the quality of Liverpool’s play, he also pointed out the challenging situation Real Madrid currently finds itself in.
He suggested that Ancelotti’s job has become increasingly demanding due to the injuries plaguing the squad. As someone who has lifted the Champions League trophy four times with Real Madrid, Bale empathised with his former teammates.
He emphasised how injuries have severely impacted the team’s ability to compete at the highest level. With key players missing from action, it has become difficult for Real Madrid to maintain their usual standards.
“It is very difficult to compete in these circumstances with “so many injuries,” he concluded.