Benched Mbappe says he’s fourth-choice forward at Real Madrid under Arbeloa
Author: aljazeera.comPublished on: May 15, 2026Country: Spain
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Kylian Mbappe stated that coach Alvaro Arbeloa told him he was the 'fourth forward' in the squad before being benched against Oviedo. After being out for nearly three weeks due to a thigh injury, he came on as a substitute in the 69th minute, receiving boos from the fans. Mbappe also clarified that he had the club's permission to go on holiday while recovering from his injury.
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