Josip Iličić: 'I Hope Mbappé Struggles in Bergamo'
Former Atalanta star Josip Iličić expressed his hope that Kylian Mbappé will face challenges during Real Madrid's Champions League clash against Atalanta in Bergamo, while sharing his thoughts on Mbappé's start at Real Madrid.
Josip Iličić, the former Atalanta forward, has made a striking comment ahead of the highly anticipated UEFA Champions League match between Atalanta and Real Madrid. Iličić, now with Maribor, shared his candid views on Kylian Mbappé's adaptation at Real Madrid and expressed his hope for a tough night for the French superstar in Bergamo.
"In my opinion, Real Madrid made a mistake in signing Mbappé," Iličić remarked. "There is already a player in his position who nearly won the Ballon d'Or—Vinícius Júnior. Mbappé has been struggling as a central forward; he has less space and receives limited support."
Reflecting on the pressure at Real Madrid, Iličić added, "People expected him to replicate what Cristiano Ronaldo achieved, but that’s impossible. Messi and Ronaldo were on another level. Mbappé felt more secure in France, but at Real Madrid, unless you score, you're not valued."
When asked about his expectations for the match, Iličić said, "What do I expect from Mbappé tonight? I hope he suffers in Bergamo." His remarks underline the anticipation surrounding this critical fixture, with both teams aiming to assert their dominance in Europe.
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