Ancelotti reveals the real reason for Mbappe’s performance in the “Madrid derby”

Italian Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti confirmed that Killian Mbappe was not injured, but he lacked after surgery in the wisdom tooth, commenting on the shy performance of the French striker in the victory over the neighbor Atletico Madrid 2-1 in the first leg of the Champions League final on Tuesday.
“Mbabe is injured?” Ancelotti, 65, told a press conference in response to questions about the fitness of the French striker. No, he was in very good condition, and he did not suffer from physical problems .. He did a good job at the defensive level, and with (Brazilian) Vinicius (Junior), they tried to be coherent and united with the rest of the team.
He added, “He suffered from a problem with the teeth (wisdom tooth) and was unable to work well and was unable to train for three days … He played in front of Real Betis and Seville, but he was not at his best … I hope he was in an ideal condition for the next match after the minutes he played.”
Mbappe, 26, did not reflect his level in which he appeared in the previous matches and was well besieged by the Atletico neighbor’s defense, and less intensity than it was, especially against Manchester City in the eligibility qualified to the final price, where he scored a goal in the first leg (3-2) and trilogy (3-1).
Mbappe scored 7 goals in 10 games in the mother continental competition this season, while he is second in the scorers in the Spanish League with 17 goals in 24 games behind the Polish Robert Lewandowski, Barcelona striker (21).
“Playing against Atletico is not easy for the attacker,” Ancelotti added. Mbappe and Vinicius did not create many opportunities except for the last move at the end of the match, as they could have done better. They did not show all their attributes, this is certain, but they have a return match to do so. ”
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