Kylian Mbappe’s journey at Real Madrid has hit a challenging phase, with the French striker struggling to find form after his move from Paris Saint-Germain. Despite scoring nine goals in 18 appearances since joining Madrid in June, his recent performance in the Champions League has been far from his best. In a crucial 2-0 loss to Liverpool, the pressure on the star forward intensified, leaving Madrid on the brink of elimination.

Real Madrid’s head coach, Carlo Ancelotti, acknowledged Mbappe’s struggles, especially after the forward’s missed penalty that could have leveled the score against Liverpool. Ancelotti emphasized that Mbappe, who was humbled by a young Liverpool defender and failed to convert a penalty, requires “love and support” during this tough time.

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Ancelotti also mentioned that the French forward may be experiencing a lack of confidence, a common challenge for even the best players when things aren’t going their way. “We’ve got to give him our support and love and he will soon be fine,” Ancelotti said, urging patience as the player works through this difficult moment.

Mbappe’s penalty miss came after Liverpool’s Alexis Mac Allister had given the team a 1-0 lead. The 21-year-old Conor Bradley had earlier made life difficult for Mbappe with a strong challenge that drew a loud cheer from the Anfield crowd. Despite his high-profile transfer and massive potential, Mbappe has faced hurdles, with only one goal in the Champions League so far for Madrid.