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The Coach on Mbappé: Just Speculations

Kylian Mbappé's club Real Madrid is now speaking out for the first time about the media reports that the French football star is being investigated for rape following his visit to Stockholm last week. Right now, it's speculation, says coach Carlo Ancelotti at a press conference.

» Updated: Today, 13:29

» Published: Today, 12:48

The Coach on Mbappé: Just Speculations
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This weekend, the Spanish top club will play their first match after the national team break.

Ancelotti is asked if he has spoken to Mbappé about the allegations and responds that he is not here to comment on speculation.

I focus on the work he does and he has done well. He has had a few days' rest. I don't care about the speculation from the outside, says Ancelotti.

He's feeling very well, he's happy and looks forward to playing tomorrow, he says further.

"Didn't ask for permission"

The Real Madrid coach also says that he doesn't think this has affected Kylian Mbappé.

I meet a player who looks forward to helping the team.

He is also asked if the club knew that Mbappé would travel to Sweden:

Everyone does what they want. For me, it doesn't matter where the players choose to rest. I went to London for two days and didn't ask anyone for permission, says Ancelotti.

Mbappé has been injured and missed the French national team gathering. In connection with this, he traveled to Stockholm, which has been debated in French media.

Legal action

The Swedish Prosecution Authority has only confirmed that there is a report of a rape, but has not confirmed that it is the French Real Madrid star who is suspected in the case. The prosecutor does not want to comment on the investigation further on Friday.

I have no further comments, says prosecutor Marina Chirakova to TT.

Mbappé has announced through his lawyer that he will take legal action. According to his lawyer Marie-Alix Canu-Bernard, he is shocked by the reporting.

He cannot imagine for a single second that a report has been filed against him, she said to BFMTV earlier in the week.

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