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Alvaro Arbeloa denies Kylian Mbappe claim amid hostile reception from Real Madrid fans

The Independent·Jack Rathborn·18 days ago
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Alvaro Arbeloa has shut down Kylian Mbappe ’s claims over his current standing in the Real Madrid squad after the France superstar was booed by his own fans. Mbappe was given a hostile reception from the Bernabeu crowd after making his comeback following a hamstring injury in Madrid’s 2-0 La Liga win over Real Oviedo. The 27-year-old then bemoaned his situation at the club and claimed he had fallen down to fourth choice under interim boss Arbeloa. "I’m 100% fine,” he said. “I haven’t played because for the ⁠coach I’ve been the fourth striker in the squad behind (Franco) ​Mastantuono, ⁠Vini[cius Jr] and Gonzalo. "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." But Arbeloa hit back at the claim, denying ever placing Mbappe in any order in the Real Madrid heirarchy. "I wish I had four strikers," Arbeloa said in response.…

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