Kylian Mbappé’s every move has been scrutinized since his arrival at Real Madrid. Praised at times, the French star has also faced criticism, more than during his time in France.

However, he can count on the unwavering support of his fellow countrymen at the club, particularly Aurélien Tchouameni. The 25-year-old midfielder, who has also been at the center of heated debates in Spain, took it upon himself to defend his friend and teammate.

“It’s incredible to talk about difficult days for him just because he hasn’t scored in two games,” Tchouameni said. “If he scores tomorrow, everyone will say he’s an incredible player. Kylian doesn’t need advice from anyone. He’s happy, he’s scored a lot of goals, and he’ll score many more. He’s calm. Kylian wants to win and score in every game. There’s no extra motivation to play against Atlético or Rayo. I see him very happy all the time. There’s no problem.” A clear message to those questioning Mbappé’s form.