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The reporter reported coldly There is no doubt that Mbappe has now been defined as a "Real Madrid patient" by the French and Spanish media. The sluggish competitive state, the lack of self-confidence, and the severe depression rumored in the media have all made the outside world question Mbappe like never before. Mbappe is experiencing the first major crisis of his career, and this time it covers both psychological and physical aspects, with no clear signs of improvement, at least in the short term.

"Team Daily" revealed that Mbappe's psychological problems have been going on for months, and in fact, since he announced at the beginning of this year that he would not renew his contract with Paris, Mbappe has suffered an unprecedented psychological burden. These psychological burdens are not only due to the crackdown on Grand Paris, the injuries and failures of the European Championships, the troubles of deep involvement in French politics, and the pressure of the public and fans, but also the purchase of his childhood parent club, the integration problems after joining Real Madrid, the unpaid salary lawsuit with Grand Paris, the alleged Swedish sexual assault scandal and the controversy over consecutive absences from the French squad. Never before in Mbappe's career has there been such a dense crisis and controversy.

For Mbappe, who has been very well protected by his parents since he was a child, the current stage can be called his "period of catastrophe". Before Real Madrid can succeed, Mbappe must first break through his "inner demons" and complete a decisive psychological transformation. Similar "catastrophes" have been experienced by his predecessors Ronaldo, Kaka, J Ronaldo, Bale, Benzema, and Hazard, with fewer successes and more failures. Whether Mbappe can successfully "cross the catastrophe" like Ronaldo depends on his ability to resist pressure and his creation.

"Superimposed psychological trauma", overwhelmed

The Spanish media specifically asked a psychiatrist to analyze Mbappe's state, and the answer given by the latter was "superimposed psychological trauma". Never before have individuals and careers been exposed to such a dense set of external negativity, making it difficult for Mbappe to deal with them at the same time. Moreover, such negative factors have been reappearing this year and are difficult to go away, and the pressure comes from all sides, so it is not difficult to understand that Mbappe has fallen into a state of depression as described by the media.

Mbappe's "superimposed psychological trauma" began at the beginning of the year when he decided not to renew his contract with Grand Paris, which caused extreme blows from the club to the fans. For Mbappe, who grew up in the suburbs of Paris and claims to be a Parisian, this kind of public opinion shock, which is regarded as a "traitor" by the Paris media and fans, has a great impact on his psychology. In the ensuing European Championships, Mbappe endured the pain of a back injury and a broken nose, as well as the political distractions of being deeply involved in the French election, and of course, the controversy that came from refusing to participate in the Paris Olympics. All this has brought him unnecessary mental suffering.

Regrettably, this ongoing psychological torture continues over time. Mbappe's unpaid salary lawsuit with Grand Paris has been delayed to this day, Grand Paris has continuously lost the lawsuit but has always refused to implement the court judgment, and the grudge with Grand Paris that cannot be quickly cut has always been a thorn in Mbappe's heart. His sluggish performance at Real Madrid has been largely influenced by the pressures mentioned above. And in October, he added to the trouble of a sexual assault scandal in Sweden, which was a completely unexpected crisis for Mbappe and the team behind him. This sudden "scandal" not only continued to increase his public opinion pressure at Real Madrid, but also directly affected his relationship with Deschamps.

Although Real Madrid and the French Football Federation have always maintained official support for Mbappe, after all, the French star has been unselected from the French squad twice in a row, which has led to rumors of a gap with Deschamps. During this period, the good act of acquiring the childhood parent club Caen has also become a new psychological pressure for Mbappe. Caen escaped the Ligue 2 relegation zone on goal difference, and Mbappe's investment did not seem to have brought the club the expected vitality.

All this, coupled with Mbappe's mistakes, inefficiency and lack of fighting spirit magnified by the media at Real Madrid, has in turn increased Mbappe's psychological burden. Even the "old rivers and lakes" who have been through the ups and downs of the sea of people for a long time may not be able to withstand such a dense psychological blow, not to mention Mbappe, who has almost had smooth sailing in his previous life and has hardly had any major setbacks?

There is no shortcut but to save yourself

Regarding Mbappe's deep predicament, François David, a reporter for Le Parisien, bluntly said: Mbappe's psychological pressure originated from the period of Greater Paris and was the result of long-term accumulation. These pressures have not been resolved in his heart, and finally caused the problems that Mbappe is facing now, and he is unable to start, so he has a little frustration of losing his motivation to play. Excessive public expectations, the idol baggage brought about by premature fame, the overly complex multiple social roles, and the loneliness and trust crisis brought about by the celebrity effect have become a psychological burden that Mbappe is difficult to overthrow.

The newspaper revealed that Mbappe was already undergoing psychological intervention, which was an initiative to save himself. But the root of the problem lies in the stadium. For players, on-pitch performance can dispel almost all doubts. The seemingly endless pressure of public opinion, in the final analysis, is that the players' performance on the pitch is not up to expectations.

After arriving at Real Madrid, Mbappe has actually moved away from the complicated political and social troubles in Paris, and Mbappe should understand the ultimate solution to the problem, or return to the pitch and let himself be a pure kicker.

France Under-19 coach Batley and Monaco's former sporting director Coldon have all pointed out the way out of Mbappe's predicament: focus on football itself, let yourself find your form again, and the fragility, sensitivity and depression will naturally dissipate. Mbappe has the option to return to Paris to have fun and let off steaming with his best friend Achraf. Returning to the suburbs of Paris where he grew up and spending time with his childhood friends also eased his depression. However, it is more important to regain confidence at the training ground and in the Real Madrid dressing room, with Mbappe taking responsibility after the team's defeat to Athletic Bilbao and his statement to his team-mates last weekend that he will speed up his self-adjustment.

At the same time, under the careful arrangement of the team, Mbappe was interviewed by the French Canal+ channel, and chose to take the initiative to express and clarify the rumors, which is also an important means to release pressure independently. When silence doesn't solve the problem, taking the initiative is the best solution. Perhaps, as French football legend Thuram said, Mbappe is only facing a "frustration education" that has no experience in coping. This crucial "catastrophe" is a cruel test that Mbappe, who hopes to become a superstar, has to face in his life.