Alvaro Arbeloa defends Kylian Mbappe following travel criticism

Kylian Mbappe has faced criticism from Real Madrid fans following recent trips to Paris and Cagliari, Sardinia, while he is currently undergoing a recovery program for an injury. Fans expressed frustration that the French forward is traveling instead of focusing entirely on his rehabilitation. Real Madrid coach Alvaro Arbeloa addressed the situation, noting that all recovery plans are managed by the club's medical staff. Arbeloa clarified that the medical team decides when players report to the Valdebebas training facility. The coach stated that he does not interfere with how players spend their designated personal time. Arbeloa emphasized that players are free to do as they wish outside of professional obligations. There is a discrepancy between fan expectations regarding the recovery process and the official policy maintained by the coaching staff.