Real Madrid manager Alvaro Arbeloa says he’s not losing sleep over Kylian Mbappé‘s Instagram likes.
The France forward liked a post ahead of the team’s match on Friday against Betis calling for Jose Mourinho’s return to the Bernabeu as manager next season.
“These are things I don’t even consider,” Arbeloa said in his pre-match availability. “It doesn’t bother me if he gives a like to Mourinho, Julia Roberts or anyone else. It has no importance.”
A World Cup-winning defender with Spain, Arbeloa took over the reins at Los Blancos following the firing of Xabi Alonso in mid-January. Out of the Copa del Rey and Champions League and trailing La Liga leaders Barcelona by nine points with nine matches to play, Real is on course for a second-straight trophy-less season for the first time since 2009 and 2010.
Asked about his future with the club beyond this season, Arbeloa deflected.
“My responsibility is to win every game, that’s how I see it and that’s what I ask of the players,” the 43-year-old former Real and West Ham player said. “We have to be professional and respectful of the badge. My role isn’t to motivate Real Madrid players. They already set the highest standards for themselves. My job is to prepare them for what they’ll face on the pitch.”
Mbappé, 27, scored in the team’s 2-1 win over Alaves. He has 41 goals across all competitions this season, including 24 in 27 appearances in the league.
