Kylian Mbappé has responded to criticism over his commitment to injury rehabilitation after questions were raised about his conduct while recovering from a left hamstring injury.
The Real Madrid forward came under scrutiny following a trip to Sardinia during his recovery period, with some supporters and sections of the Spanish media questioning whether he was fully focused on returning to action.
Mbappé’s representatives strongly defended him, insisting that his rehabilitation is being properly monitored and that his commitment to Real Madrid should not be doubted.
They argued that the criticism was based on an unfair interpretation of what a player can and cannot do during a medically supervised recovery period.
The timing has made the story even bigger, with Real Madrid preparing for a crucial El Clásico against Barcelona.
Mbappé is working to be fit for the match, but his availability remains uncertain as Madrid continue to monitor his recovery.
Despite the noise around him, Mbappé’s numbers this season remain impressive.
He has been Real Madrid’s leading attacking figure, and reports credit him with 41 goals for the club.
That is why the debate is not only about injury recovery, but also about expectation.
When a superstar carries that much responsibility, every absence, every trip, and every public move becomes a major talking point.
For Real Madrid, the most important thing now is not the outside criticism but whether Mbappé can return in the right condition.
A rushed comeback could risk another setback, while a delayed return could hurt Madrid in a key stage of their season.
The club needs him fit, sharp and focused, especially with Barcelona waiting.