Mourinho Defends Mbappe Amid Rehabilitation Controversy

Jose Mourinho defended Kylian Mbappe on Friday, asserting that the striker would not be part of Real Madrid if he was not meeting his responsibilities to the club. This statement comes amid claims that Mbappe was not taking his knee rehabilitation seriously.

Mbappe recently withdrew from the French national team due to a recurring knee issue but was seen in a nightclub and cycling in the Swiss Alps, leading to speculation about his commitment. Mourinho emphasized that Mbappe has a recovery plan and criticized the media for seeking sensational stories.

As Real Madrid prepares for a match against Villarreal, Mourinho expressed concern that negative media coverage could influence fan reception towards Mbappe, despite the player's impressive record of 94 goals in 111 games since joining the club. He reassured that Mbappe would play and has not failed in his obligations to the team.