Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has expressed his full confidence in Kylian Mbappé’s talent, emphasising that the young star will soon show his full potential at the club.
“It’s a similar situation to what I experienced when I arrived at Real Madrid. The demands of the Bernabéu are immense and, although we know what’s expected of us, it’s not always easy to fulfil them straight away. Often, the harder you try, the harder it seems. The key is to stay calm, focus on the simple things and then take on the bigger challenges. I’m sure that when he finds his rhythm, the goals will come naturally”, said the Belgian keeper.
Courtois also defended Mbappé against criticism of his performance, saying that it wasn’t due to a lack of dedication or effort: ‘It’s not a lack of professionalism or desire. What he’s facing now is something common. We all have moments when things don’t go according to plan. A decisive game can change everything, and I’m confident that it will.’
The goalkeeper concluded by praising Mbappé’s recent goal: ‘He scored in the most difficult situation. That should strengthen him. I hope this is the start of a goalscoring phase, and maybe a hat-trick against Athletic.’