Mbappé, too little defensive? A former Real Madrid player disagrees

Kylian Mbappé is at the center of a debate regarding his defensive activity, with former Real Madrid midfielder Guti arguing that expectations for a forward should not be compared to those of other players. Mbappé acknowledged the need to improve his pressing, but Guti emphasizes that his primary role remains offensive production, where he excels. Since the start of the 2026-2027 season, he has scored 8 goals and provided 2 assists in 8 matches, reinforcing his importance within Real Madrid.