# Mourinho Defends Mbappé Amid “Ridiculous” Backlash

URL: https://technosports.co.in/mourinho-defends-mbappe-amid-ridiculous-backlash/  
Published: 2026-10-10  
Updated: 2026-10-10  
Author: Sudeshna Ghosh

José Mourinho has slammed critics questioning Kylian Mbappé’s fitness. Despite public outrage over the striker’s recent travel during his recovery from a knee injury, the manager confirmed Mbappé will start against Villarreal. Mourinho dismissed the controversy as “ridiculous,” betting his own reputation on the forward’s performance. Will this bold tactical decision pay off, or will the medical gamble backfire spectacularly today?