Xabi Alonso said Kylian Mbappé is "fine to play" for Real Madrid at Alavés on Sunday and insisted he isn't surprised by speculation over his own future.

The French striker understands the pressure of playing for Real Madrid and advised Kylian Mbappé on what he should do to improve his performance.

Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappé has put himself in prime position to secure the European Golden Boot later this week. This comes after the Frenchman added to his goalscoring haul for the campaign during Real’s meeting with Sevilla on Sunday evening.

Mbappé is said to have pushed his body and played while injured in a desperate attempt to save Xabi Alonso’s position as Real Madrid manager. However, following the definitive departure of the Basque coach,

Kylian Mbappe joined up with the France national team for the UEFA Nations League games this past week. He could not prevent Les Bleus from crashing out of the semi-final against Spain. Mbappe started and scored, but his goal came when his nation was ...

Kylian Mbappe left Paris Saint-Germain for Real Madrid in 2024 Photos: Ryan Pierse/Robbie Jay Barratt/Getty Images. Design: Eamonn Dalton/The Athletic Kylian Mbappe spent seven years at Paris Saint-Germain. It is his hometown club. While there, he won six ...