"It's just a matter of time" - Real Madrid legend backs Kylian Mbappe to 'turn things around' after performance in Liverpool loss

Real Madrid legend Gareth Bale has backed Kylian Mbappe to "turn things around" following his poor performance against Liverpool. The French World Cup winner flattered to deceive for Los Blancos, who lost 2-0 at Anfield in the Champions League on Thursday, November 27.

Mbappe struggled to affect the proceedings and had just two shots on goal, with one coming from the penalty spot. While he won seven duels, he lost eight and was dispossessed three times.

It was a horror show that has only added to his poor run of form. In the last 10 games across competitions, the superstar forward has scored three goals.

However, Gareth Bale believes the Frenchman's fortunes will turn. The Welshman told TNT Sports (via Metro):

"It does happen, I’ve missed penalties, everyone’s missed penalties. It’s just kind of unfortunate at the moment that it’s not quite going Mbappe’s way."

He added (via Madrid Zone on X):

"On his day, Kylian Mbappe is the best player in the world. It's just a matter of time before he turns it around."

Real Madrid will hope the 25-year-old can turn things around after the setback against Liverpool.

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Carlo Ancelotti speaks about Kylian Mbappe's penalty miss after Real Madrid lose to Liverpool

Carlo Ancelotti spoke about Kylian Mbappe's penalty miss for Real Madrid as Los Blancos failed to score against Liverpool.

He said in his post-match press conference (via ESPN):

"It happens a lot with forwards, there are times when it's hard for them to score. There's a cure, and it's patience. It's a difficult moment for him, above all today, with the missed penalty. Everyone has to support him."

"It could be a lack of confidence. Sometimes, when you have a moment when things aren't going well, the idea is to play simply, and you can complicate things a bit. He's scored a lot of penalties. Sometimes you can miss one. He has to work, keep fighting, and the moment will pass," Ancelotti added.

The Italian manager will hope Kylian Mbappe returns to goalscoring form, with Real Madrid teetering on the edge of the Champions League playoffs.

While the defeat against Liverpool will sting, Ancelotti will hope to rally his players as they return to the Bernabeu, where they face Getafe in La Liga on Sunday, December 1.