Mbappé is the target of criticism in newspapers after missing a penalty in the game against Liverpool

Kylián Mbappé is once again highlighted in the media in a negative way, in the game against Liverpool that took place this Wednesday (27th) at Anfield, the striker missed the penalty that could change the course of the game. Real Madrid came from two consecutive victories, and the Champion league is already in the 5th round and the club has only won two games.

The club has half of its starting lineup injured, now Vinicius Junior has joined the group and will be out for a month to treat an injury to the biceps femoris of his left leg. Although the team had Bellingham, Camavinga and Modric on the field, the spotlight was on Mbappé. On a decisive night, more was expected from the striker.

Without the presence of Vini Jr, all the attention on the field was for the most awaited player Mbappé and what was supposed to be a show of talent and victories turned into a night of nightmares and defeat.

_{Mbappé at the moment he missed the penalty (Photo/reproduction: gettyimages)}

The responsibility of leading the attack fell on Mbappé who, according to the Spanish press, failed to live up to expectations. The main sports newspapers in Madrid did not spare criticism of the player's performance, and described his performance as “calamitous.

The newspaper Marca said that, on a night where Real Madrid needed to be the protagonist of the game to face Liverpool's intensity, Mbappé was completely erased. “It was the perfect opportunity to show his ability, but the attacker failed in every aspect. He lacked precision, decision and, we can say, even desire”wrote the newspaper.

The AS newspaper was harsher in its analysis, describing the performance as “an absolute disaster”. And he goes on saying “Without Vinícius Jr, it was expected that he would take responsibility for himself. What we saw was a player lost on the field, unable to create danger or contribute to the team“, said the newspaper about Mbappé's performance.

Mbappé is still one of the best today

Mbappé is not in his best phase at Real Madrid and has been overcharged by fans and drawing attention from the newspapers. But it wasn't always like this, the player was already in his moment of glory with his arrival at the club, the French striker showed several times why he is considered one of the best players today.

With speed and skill with direct goal plays, Mbappé quickly won over the fans. His partnership with Vinícius Júnior and other stars in the squad provided him with moments of enchantment on the field, raising his technical level for the team and consolidating Real Madrid as one of the favorites in all the competitions they compete in.

Real Madrid in the current Champions League season

The club has been experiencing moments of tension in LaLiga, especially after its defeat to Liverpool, which had a direct impact on its position in the table.

With increasing pressure and the need for immediate positive results for the team, coach Carlo Ancelotti is looking for solutions to reorganize the team and maintain a position in the table to continue hoping for qualification.

Featured photo: Kylián Mbappé in a game with Real Madrid (Reproduction: Jose Hernandez/ Getty Images)