Kylian Mbappe said he is now the fourth-choice forward at Real Madrid after manager Alvaro Arbeloa left him out of the starting line-up for the 2-0 win over Real Oviedo.
The Frenchman, who missed the 2-0 defeat by Barcelona and was booed by his own fans on his return from a hamstring injury, came off the bench in the 68th minute after Arbeloa opted to play Vinicius Junior and Gonzalo Garcia in attack.
Mbappe told reporters fitness was not an issue.
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“I’m 100% fine. I haven’t played because for the coach I’ve been the fourth striker in the squad behind (Franco) Mastantuono, Vini and Gonzalo,” Mbappe said (via bein Sports).
“I was ready to start, it’s his decision and it always has to be respected.
“I have no problem at all with Arbeloa. You have to accept the coach’s philosophy and I have to do better to play ahead of Vini, Gonzalo and Mastantuono.”
Mbappe has faced criticism from fans for travelling to Sardinia while recovering from his injury, though he said the club had authorised the trip.
