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Mbappe is hungry to make history with Real Madrid, says Mourinho
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Mbappe is hungry to make history with Real Madrid, says Mourinho

From Asharq Al-Awsat · () English

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  • Kylian Mbappe leads La Liga scoring charts after a hat-trick in Real Madrid's second consecutive win.
  • Coach Jose Mourinho emphasized teamwork and player commitment over individual goals, praising Mbappe's early return to pre-season.
  • Despite past trophy droughts, Mbappe expressed determination to win titles this season, with Mourinho focusing on team play to achieve success.

Kylian Mbappe has wasted no time asserting his dominance in La Liga, already topping the goalscoring charts just as the season gets underway. His recent hat-trick against Real Sociedad propelled Real Madrid to their second victory in as many matches, setting a strong tone for the campaign.

I prefer 40 (goals) with titles than 60 without titles. I prefer 40 with a lot of work for the team than 60 just playing for himself, as often happens with forwards.

— Jose MourinhoMourinho's comments on prioritizing team success over individual goal tallies.

MBAppe's prolific form is no surprise, having previously won the league's top scorer trophy in his prior seasons. However, manager Jose Mourinho is keen to temper expectations, stressing that individual accolades are secondary to team success. "I prefer 40 (goals) with titles than 60 without titles," Mourinho stated, highlighting his desire for Mbappe to contribute more to the team's collective efforts.

I'm really happy that he made history in the World Cup because there are 25 world champion players, but only one is eternal in football -- the player who has the most goals in the World Cup.

— Jose MourinhoMourinho referencing Mbappe's World Cup achievements and his place in football history.

Mourinho praised Mbappe's dedication, noting his early return to pre-season training as a sign of his commitment. "He arrived two days early, and two days early in that pre-season period can mean something positive," the coach remarked. This dedication, coupled with his undeniable talent, could be the key to unlocking Real Madrid's potential, especially after two seasons without major trophies.

I see him really hungry to make history with Real Madrid.

— Jose MourinhoMourinho's observation of Mbappe's ambition with the club.

Despite the club's recent struggles, Mbappe remains determined to secure silverware. "This year, we have to win, that's what we all want, and that's what we're going to do," he declared at the season's start. Mourinho believes that fostering a strong team spirit is crucial, stating, "with these players, you have to teach them to play as a team and teach them very little from an individual perspective."

This year, we have to win, that's what we all want, and that's what we're going to do.

— Kylian MbappeMbappe's statement of intent for the current season.
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Originally published by Asharq Al-Awsat in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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