Kylian Mbappé’s start at Real Madrid has been challenging since his free transfer from Paris Saint-Germain this past summer. The 25-year-old has faced a series of setbacks, and his struggles

Real Madrid is out of sorts, and the Frenchman is part of that. As such, the glare falls on him. He’s the story, a dialed-down, diluted version of the soccer phenom he was upon arrival in Spain. A dizzied surfer unable to ride the waves he once could.

When Kylian Mbappé stepped up to the penalty spot, it was his moment to show he joined Real Madrid to shine in the biggest games, against the biggest opponents. Instead, Mbappé’s kick was saved by Liverpool’s backup goalkeeper,

Zidane, who also faced adaptation difficulties during his time as a player at Real Madrid, is the perfect example to guide Mbappé. His work with Karim Benzema, who helped establish himself as one of the best players in the world, shows that he can be the mentor that the forward needs.

Mbappe has scored nine goals in 18 appearances for Madrid since leaving Paris Saint-Germain as a free agent at the end of last season. But he has only one goal in the Champions League for his new club, which has lost three of its five games in the revamped competition.

France icon Michel Platini has added his voice to the list of concerned figures over Kylian Mbappe’s form at Real Madrid.Mbappe recovered from a low key start in the Spanish capital, and his