LaLiga: Arbeloa told me I’ve been demoted to fourth striker – Mbappe

Real Madrid star, Kylian Mbappé is dissatisfied with the club due to recent treatment from his manager, Alvaro Arbeloa.

The French player stated that the Spanish manager informed him he is no longer the primary choice striker, but rather fourth in the pecking order at Santiago Bernabeu.

Having returned from a thigh injury, the Frenchman came on as a substitute for Los Blancos, who are set to conclude a second consecutive season without a major trophy after Barcelona was declared league champions last week.

Without Mbappé, Madrid suffered a defeat in the Clasico at Camp Nou on Sunday, confirming Hansi Flick’s team as title winners.

The club’s leading goalscorer, Mbappé, has faced significant criticism from fans in recent weeks for what is perceived as a lack of commitment to the team.

Gonzalo Garcia opened the scoring for second-place Madrid before half-time, and Jude Bellingham added a second goal in a routine victory over relegated Oviedo, in a stadium filled with thousands of empty seats.

Arbeloa, whose future as Madrid coach appears uncertain with Jose Mourinho rumored to be returning to the Bernabeu bench, started the match with both Mbappé and England international Bellingham on the bench.

In a press conference following the game, Mbappé remarked, “I was prepared to start, but Arbeloa informed me that I am now the fourth striker.

“It’s acceptable; we must respect the coach’s decisions. I will be putting in even more effort.

“Arbeloa mentioned that I am the fourth striker behind Vini Jr, Gonzalo, and Mastantuono.

“I recall people suggesting I needed to rest in the Copa del Rey, that I was playing too frequently… and then we were eliminated by a lower division team.

“I do not watch Arbeloa’s press conferences. At home, I have French television, not Spanish television.”

LaLiga: Arbeloa told me I’ve been demoted to fourth striker – Mbappe