Copy linkFacebookXPinterestEmailShare this article 0Join the conversationFollow usAdd us as a preferred source on GoogleNewsletterSubscribe to our newsletterReal Madrid manager Jose Mourinho has opened up about his supposed falling out with Kylian Mbappe.Ballon d'Or hopeful Mbappe may have recently picked up an injury, but has spent the recent international break courting media attention, first by allegedly visiting a Parisian nightclub and then by posting a photo of himself riding a bicycle, against his manager's wishes.With rumours suggesting the Galactico could be on Liverpool's radar ahead of a potential move, however, Mourinho has addressed an apparent 'bust-up' with the Real Madrid player, in comments relayed by TEAMtalk.Jose Mourinho on Kylian Mbappe: 'it was made to look as though he was riding in the Tour de Suisse'[Mbappe] came here after the injury and was diagnosed, Mourinho confirmed in a press conference, before noting that the Frenchman had an outpatient consultation over a knee issue.Theres a hunt for problems, the Special One continued. As if the real problems football has faced in recent weeks werent enough. You may like Kylian Mbappe in shock Liverpool talks, with move back ON: report Why Jose Mourinhos Real Madrid return is doomed to fail Jose Mourinho has one job at Real Madrid, and thats to usurp Barcelona either you win, or youre losers and its a disaster. Itll be fireworks watching whether he can do it Former Bernabeu favourite assesses the new La Liga season First, the nightclub that wasnt a nightclub it was a venue for a private Paris Fashion Week event. Then, the bicycle incident in Switzerland, at a hotel made up of small cabins.The bicycles were simply there to get around the communal areas of a quiet hotel, yet it was made to look as though he was riding in the Tour de Suisse.Get FourFourTwo NewsletterThe best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.The 63-year-old then turned to Madridistas to read between the lines and be fair and intelligent when reading stories of their star striker.I promise the Bernabeu that when a player doesnt behave like a Real Madrid player 24 hours a day and doesnt fulfil his obligations, you wont see that player on the pitch or on the bench hell be on the bench, Mourinho continued.Mbappe will play tomorrow, and thats because Im sure he hasnt let Real Madrid down.Real currently lie fourth in La Liga after seven games, having lost twice already this season to Real Betis and city rivals Atletico Madrid who are both ahead of them in the table.Barcelona top the table with seven wins from seven and 24 goals scored already, having netted a further five in their first Champions League outing of the campaign against PSV at Camp Nou.Mbappe is valued at 200 million by Transfermarkt.TOPICSKylian MbappeJose MourinhoReal MadridMark WhiteSocial Links NavigationContent EditorMark White has been at on FourFourTwo since joining in January 2020, first as a staff writer before becoming content editor in 2023. An encyclopedia of football shirts and boots knowledge both past and present Mark has also represented FFT at both FA Cup and League Cup finals (though didn't receive a winners' medal on either occasion) and has written pieces for the mag ranging on subjects from Bobby Robson's season at Barcelona to Robinho's career. He has written cover features for the mag on Mikel Arteta and Martin Odegaard, and is assisted by his cat, Rosie, who has interned for the brand since lockdown.
