Jose Antonio Camacho defends Kylian Mbappe from criticism

Former Real Madrid player and coach Jose Antonio Camacho has openly defended Kylian Mbappe, who has been under heavy fire in the press. The French star faced intense backlash from fans and the Spanish media due to his trip to Italy during his injury and his behavior after being benched. This is reported by Goal.com .

Camacho praised the striker's resilience in this situation. According to him, it is commendable that Mbappe chose to face the pressure instead of hiding from the hostile atmosphere at the Bernabeu. The former defender noted that other players might have preferred to stay out of the spotlight, fearing to show themselves in such circumstances.

Addressing the controversy surrounding his travels during his injury, Camacho noted that the criticism has been blown out of proportion. In his opinion, players of this caliber act according to a strict plan, and Mbappe underwent his recovery process with the club's permission.

Currently, Real Madrid is preparing to face Athletic Bilbao on May 23 to finish the season on a high note. Meanwhile, major changes are expected at the club: reports of Jose Mourinho's return as head coach and how it might impact the future of Mbappe and the team are generating significant interest in the football world.