Fernando Morientes: Comparing Myself to Kylian Mbappe Makes Me Laugh
Former Real Madrid striker Fernando Morientes reflects on Kylian Mbappe's current goal-scoring form, urging fans to be patient and recalling his own experiences at the club.
Fernando Morientes, the former Real Madrid striker, recently shared his thoughts on Kylian Mbappe's performance since joining the club. Mbappe has netted 10 or 11 goals so far this season. Reflecting on his own debut season, Morientes remarked, 'I finished my first season at Real Madrid with 12 goals and was the team's top scorer. Comparing that now is laughable.' He emphasized that Mbappe has set high expectations with his consistent brilliance but expressed confidence that the French forward will return to his peak form.
Addressing recent criticisms of Real Madrid, Morientes noted, 'I've seen crises in December that ended with league and Champions League titles. The real crises occur in April.' He echoed manager Carlo Ancelotti's sentiment that the key is to remain competitive in all tournaments at this stage of the season, reassuring fans to stay calm.
When asked about his top four predictions for La Liga, Morientes expressed his desire for Real Madrid to clinch the title, with Valencia securing second place. However, acknowledging Valencia's current relegation battle, he hopes for their survival. He also mentioned Barcelona, Atletico Madrid, Athletic Bilbao, Real Sociedad, and Real Betis as strong contenders for the top spots.