La Liga icon comes out in Mbappe’s defence amid bicycle controversy: ‘People are making a huge deal’

La Liga icon comes out in Mbappe’s defence amid bicycle controversy: ‘People are making a huge deal’ Kylian Mbappe’s vacations seem to be one of the favourite topics of the Spanish media, for they easily blow up into controversy with little to no basis time and time again. It is indeed true that the player is often sighted on vacation at unconventional times. Most recently, he was spotted in Paris with his partner after being relieved from national team duty. It is said that the player’s vacation was approved by the club and Jose Mourinho, and he is back in Madrid now for his recovery. On social media, however, he posted a clip of himself on a bicycle which has faced much backlash from the Real Madrid and France faithful. Former player comes out in Mbappe’s defence Santi Canizares has come out in Mbappe’s defense.(Photo by Nadine Rupp/Bongarts/Getty Images) Former Spain and Real Madrid player Santi Canizares spoke to the media in a recent interview via Defensa Central where he came out to back Mbappe amid the bicycle controversy. “Let’s rule one thing out: maybe Mbappe only rode his bike for 100 meters. It’s just mind-boggling, this whole bike thing,” he began. “He’s riding a mountain bike, but he might just be going from the hotel to the pool,” he added. The former player also lashed out at fans for making a massive deal over a small moment in the player’s personal life. Mbappe will be back against Villarreal. (Photo by Burak Kara/Getty Images) “It seems to me that people are making a huge deal out of this bike thing – really, completely.” He then pointed out examples of how biking is extremely common and why such a big fuss should not be made of it, saying, “We, on the Spanish national team, had a day—during a training camp in the Netherlands—when we rode our bikes to the training field, which was a kilometre away.” “The Spanish national team players also rode bikes around New York two days before the final,” he added. As matters stand, the Frenchman is expected to bale back in action for Real Madrid in their first game after the international break. His performances after his return from injury, needless to say, will be crucial to win back the fans’ favour.