Kylian Mbappe says he accepts whistles from Real Madrid supporters and has vowed to win them over.
Despite being Real Madrid’s leading scorer this season with 41 goals in 42 games in all competitions, Mbappe has come in for massive criticism recently over his commitment to the club.
After missing games against Espanyol and Barcelona through injury, the Frenchman - named by Didier Deschamps in the World Cup squad - returned to action on Thursday evening as a second half substitute in the 2-0 win over Real Oviedo.
Mbappe would go onto claim an assist for Jude Bellingham in the closing stages, but the big story of the game was the reception he received from the home supporters.
Many fans inside the Santiago Bernabeu voiced their frustration with the 27-year-old by booing and whistling him as he entered the pitch
"The whistles... that's life, you can't change the opinion of the people when they are angry,” Mbappe told reporters when asked about the reaction.
"It's the life of a Real Madrid player and a famous player like me.
"Footballers don't always have to understand, they have to accept and look forward and change the situation."
Mbappe also added that the reason for his recent absence is not solely fitness-related, suggesting he has been demoted to fourth-choice striker.
"I’m 100% fine,” he said. “I haven’t played because for the coach I’ve been the fourth striker in the squad behind (Franco) Mastantuono, Vini[cius Jr] and Gonzalo.
"I was ready to start, it’s his decision and it always has to be respected. I have no problem at all with Arbeloa. You have to accept the coach's philosophy and I have to do better to play ahead of Vini, Gonzalo and Mastantuono."
