Real Madrid players' true feelings towards Kylian Mbappe have reportedly been revealed amid the Frenchman's current struggles.
During the summer transfer window, Frech superstar Mbappe made headlines after leaving Ligue 1 giants Paris Saint Germain for Spanish La Liga giants Madrid.
However, Mbappe has since struggled to find his best form as he continues to struggle to adapt in the Spanish capital.
So far in the 24/25 season, the 25-year-old has only managed nine goals and two assists in 18 appearances across all competitions.
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On Wednesday, Mbappe struggled under the lights in front of a hostile crowd at Anfield as Madrid fell to a 2-0 defeat against Liverpool in the UEFA Champions League.
Mbappe received heavy criticism after missing a crucial penalty when Liverpool were leading by one goal.
Now, it has been claimed that the true feelings Madrid players have towards Mbappe have been revealed.
As claimed by Yahoo!, a report from The Athletic stated Madrid still firmly believe that Mbappe will eventually find his feet at the club and produce his best football.
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The report stated: "Real Madrid, however, remains optimistic about his growth as a leader, believing that success on the field will naturally help him develop this aspect of his game over time.
"Despite his quiet nature off the field, those who see him in training every day note his commitment and positive attitude."
The Athletic also added that Mbappe is 'respected' within the dressing room.
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Speaking after the Liverpool defeat, Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti said: "It has happened many times that forwards have a hard time scoring. There is a medicine which is to be patient. It is a difficult moment for him, especially after missing the penalty. Everyone has to support him.
"He may be a bit lacking in confidence. When things don't go your way, the idea you have to have is to play simple. It's a bit like this moment, but you can't judge him for missing a penalty. All players miss penalties. He has to keep working well. We have to be patient because he's an extraordinary player."
Topics: Kylian Mbappe, Real Madrid, Football
Marcus Chan