THE FUSE

The core of Dugarry's argument rests on the idea that Mbappé is being made a scapegoat for wider systemic failures at the club. “I find it quite surprising that Real Madrid’s problems are solely due to Mbappe. At some point, we have to stop exaggerating. If the Spanish don’t want him anymore, they should send him back. Maybe he’ll leave and make someone else happy, I don’t know. But I find it quite surprising, honestly. I think there are too many players at Real Madrid who aren’t Real Madrid players. They’re overrated, I’m sorry. I’ve also had the opportunity to play for big clubs. At Barcelona, I didn’t wear the shirt much, and there’s a reason for that too…”