Kylian Mbappe has finally provided some stability to his topsy-turvy form at Real Madrid in his debut season.
After being dubbed villain because of his shocking penalty misses in losses to Liverpool and Athletic Bilbao, the Frenchman regained some of the fans’ respect with a clinical display in their recent 3-0 thrashing of Girona.
Mbappe did have a few wobbly moments in the game. But he ultimately regained his composure and scored a clinical goal, rifling in a powerful shot from a tough angle to inspire his side to a big win.
The Frenchman has a LOT of eyes on him in every game, as many fans are scrutinizing his every movement and action as a Real Madrid player.
Something that actually ended up winning over many Madridistas is the way he dressed himself against Girona.
Real Madrid wore their beautiful grey third kit for the occasion, and the French forward opted to pull off a very aesthetically pleasing look for the vintage-looking attire.
Rather than leaving his shirt as it is, he made a point to tuck it into his grey shorts for this occasion. Mbappe also opted for a full-sleeve t-shirt to beat the cold and his entire appearance for somewhat of a throw-back to the 1980s footballer.
To his credit, the 25-year-old was able to pull off this tucked-in shirt look with utter grace. It did not look awkward for him because of how well the Frenchman maintains his slick and athletic physique.
For many, this shirt tucked-in Mbappe might also be the best variation that Real Madrid can expect.
There is also something aesthetically very pleasing and eye-catching about footballers tucking in their shirts, which is why the Los Blancos no.9 is earning praise for this get-up.
For many, the fact that Mbappe tucked in his attire was a big reason for him regaining his touch against Girona. There is a feeling that this little tweak to his dressing style might’ve worked in his favor and added to his fortune in getting on the score sheet against Girona.
The French forward’s shirt tucked-in look has even been compared to how Cristiano Ronaldo dressed up for his memorable unveiling as a Real Madrid player in 2009. The Portuguese icon opted to tuck in his jersey for the event at the Santiago Bernabeu, making him an instant star among the supporters.
Mbappe’s heroics with this particular style has gotten many urging him to keep wearing his shirt this way going forward. He’s been urged to tuck in his shirt for Real Madrid’s must-win Champions League clash against Atalanta on Tuesday (10 December).
The Frenchman, who has scored 11 goals in 21 games for Real Madrid so far this season, regained some of his confidence with his heroics against Girona. Now be it with his shirt tucked in or nor, he needs to properly lock in and start scoring goals consistently to silence his doubters and help his side strongly challenge for top honours.
