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‘He didn’t get many shots right’ - Carlo Ancelotti admits Kylian Mbappe is ‘lacking in confidence’ after Liverpool penalty miss as he reveals ‘medicine’ for misfiring Real Madrid star

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<p>Mbappe's missed penalty at Anfield on Wednesday night <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/real-madrid-player-ratings-vs-liverpool-kylian-mbappe/blt43918542670e07f6" target="_blank">condemned the European champions to defea</a>t in the Champions League. The Frenchman's saved effort was the story of his season so far as he strives to recapture his best form as a Madrid player. Head coach Ancelotti has no doubts that the 25-year-old will deliver, but he says Mbappe must be patient in the meantime.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Speaking in his post-match press conference, Ancelotti said: "It has happened many times that forwards have a hard time scoring. There is a medicine which is to be patient. It is a difficult moment for him, especially after missing the penalty. Everyone has to support him. He may be a bit lacking in confidence. When things don't go your way, the idea you have to have is to play simple. It's a bit like this moment, but you can't judge him for missing a penalty. All players miss penalties. He has to keep working well. We have to be patient because he's an extraordinary player."</p>

WHAT ANCELOTTI SAID

<p>Ancelotti added: "Like the others, he fought, he competed, he didn't get many shots right, he missed the penalty and it's going to be a difficult moment, but he has the support of everyone.</p><p>"Missing a penalty in a game like that, the player is a little disappointed, but he has to look forward."</p>

TELL ME MORE

<p>Ancelotti joins <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/jude-bellingham-kylian-mbappe-real-madrid-penalty-liverpool/bltd33b1dce30f6d3cc" target="_blank">Jude Bellingham</a> and <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/luka-modric-verdict-kylian-mbappe-penalty-real-madrid-liverpool/blt21f313b5bf40a555" target="_blank">Luka Modric in expressing their support</a> for the former Paris Saint-Germain man. Even with eight goals to his name in 2024-25, Mbappe's expectations are so high that fans and pundits may never be truly satisfied unless he is putting up numbers similar to that of former Galactico Cristiano Ronaldo.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>With Vinicius Junior and Rodrygo <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/vinicius-jr-blames-crazy-calendar-muscle-injury-real-madrid-star-ruled-out-weeks/bltabfb6d4d1ce6d7e3" target="_blank">out injured</a>, it will be up to Mbappe to help Madrid close the gap on Barcelona in La Liga. Los Blancos sit four points behind Hansi Flick's men but have a game in hand on their rivals. Mbappe will be hoping to get on the scoresheet against Getafe on Sunday.</p>

WHAT NEXT?

‘He didn’t get many shots right’ - Carlo Ancelotti admits Kylian Mbappe is ‘lacking in confidence’ after Liverpool penalty miss as he reveals ‘medicine’ for misfiring Real Madrid star | Goal.com Uganda

Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti says Kylian Mbappe must be patient as he looks to return to his best form after struggling against Liverpool.