Mourinho: "Mbappé has not let Real Madrid down, nor has he failed in his duties."

Real Madrid manager José Mourinho has publicly dismissed the controversy surrounding French forward Kylian Mbappé as "ridiculous." Speaking ahead of his team's LaLiga EA Sports fixture against Villarreal on October 9, Mourinho defended the player by stating that Mbappé has not failed the club or his professional obligations during the international break following an injury.

The remarks address intense public debate and media scrutiny that arose while the forward was away on international duty. Mourinho's direct defense of the player aims to quell ongoing speculation and normalize the situation ahead of the upcoming league match at the Santiago Bernabéu.