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Chris Sutton Criticizes Mbappé After Real Madrid’s Loss to Liverpool
Former Premier League striker Chris Sutton has criticized Kylian Mbappé’s performance following Real Madrid’s 2-0 defeat to Liverpool in the Champions League on Wednesday night.
The French forward had the chance to equalize for Real Madrid from the penalty spot in the second half, with the Reds leading 1-0, but his attempt was saved by Liverpool goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher.
Although Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah also missed a penalty earlier in the match, the home team extended their lead when Cody Gakpo scored from a corner.
Sutton, speaking on BBC Radio 5 Live after the game, expressed his concerns about Mbappé’s struggles in his debut season at Real Madrid.
He pointed out that the 25-year-old was far from his usual self in this match.
“At the moment, something seems to be missing for Kylian Mbappé at Real Madrid, and that’s going to be a real puzzle for Carlo Ancelotti,” Sutton said.
“Let’s be honest, he had a terrible game tonight. He missed the penalty and was nowhere near his best.
The idea of him joining Real Madrid was to elevate the team to the next level, but it hasn’t quite clicked for him yet.”
Mbappé’s move to Madrid was seen as a significant moment for the club, with many expecting him to be the catalyst for Real Madrid’s next era of dominance, both domestically and in Europe.
However, his start at the club has been far from smooth.
Despite his immense talent and potential, he has faced challenges adjusting to the team’s dynamics and has yet to fully replicate the form that made him one of the best players in the world during his time at Paris Saint-Germain.
Napoli have been cautioned against signing Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman, despite his strong form for Atalanta last season. Italian football analyst Marcelo Altamura believes Lookman struggles with tactical discipline and often ignores instructions on the pitch.
Instead, he advised the Serie A champions to go for Mattia Zaccagni and Dan Ndoye, whom he described as more reliable and better suited to Napoli’s system.
Speaking on 1 Station Radio, Altamura explained, “Zaccagni and Ndoye are solid players. Ndoye is fast, technical, and disciplined. Unlike Lookman, he follows instructions and fits into the team structure.”
He described Lookman as a gifted player who can score brilliant goals but tends to drift from the game plan. Lookman finished the 2024–25 Serie A season with 15 goals and 5 assists in 31 appearances, sparking interest from top clubs including Napoli.
TRT Spor pundit Kaya Çilingiroğlu has sparked debate after claiming that Argentina’s Mauro Icardi is a better striker than Nigeria’s Victor Osimhen. Both players were teammates at Galatasaray last season, where Osimhen made a big impact during his loan spell from Napoli. Galatasaray is now pushing to keep the 26-year-old forward permanently, reportedly offering him a staggering €25 million per year to sign a long-term deal.
However, Çilingiroğlu doesn’t seem worried about whether Osimhen stays or not. “Even if Osimhen doesn’t return, it’s not a big deal,” he said. “Icardi is better. If I know football, Osimhen can’t earn that kind of money anywhere else in Europe.” He added that as time passes, Galatasaray gains more leverage in the negotiations.
Jadon Sancho is attracting serious interest from two top Italian clubs as he weighs his next move away from Manchester United this summer.
Juventus have reportedly opened talks with United in recent hours over a potential deal for the England international. Napoli are also keen and have made direct contact with Sancho’s representatives to explore the possibility of bringing him to Naples.
The winger spent last season on loan at Chelsea, but the London side chose not to make the move permanent. Sancho has since returned to Old Trafford, but with new manager Ruben Amorim yet to finalize his squad for next season, the winger’s future remains uncertain. A final decision on his next club is expected soon.
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