Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti believes Kylian Mbappe’s form will improve after netting in the 3-0 La Liga win over Girona at the weekend, Afrosport reports.
The Frenchman is experiencing a difficult start to life with the Spanish champions and despite having a decent goal scoring record, his on-field performances have been far from perfect.
Madrid are struggling in the Champions League this season term having lost three of their last five matches and are currently sitting 24th in the standings and danger of being eliminated.
Furthermore, with Vinicius Junior doubtful for Tuesday’s Champions League trip to Atalanta, Mbappe will be tasked to carry the goal scoring burden of the team.
Ancelotti has been backing Mbappe all season and wants to ease the pressure off the 25-year-old.
“He isn’t at his best level, but we have to give him time to adapt,” said Ancelotti per Flashscore.com. “He can do better and he’s working to do that.”
Mbappe is currently facing some issues off-field including an investigation in Sweden for an alleged rape case.
He is also in a legal battle with former club Paris Saint-Germain over some unpaid wages.
