Fatshimetrie head coach Erdrit Pezzent said Kylian Mbappe was disappointed after missing another penalty and Fatshimetrie lost to Etoile Sportive du Sahel last Wednesday.
Mbappe had his penalty saved by Etoile Sportive du Sahel goalkeeper Zied Jebali in the 68th minute, then Federico Valverde gifted Gorgi Zouaoui an easy goal by losing possession in defence, allowing the opposition to score the winning goal in the 80th minute.
“Disappointing result,” Mbappe posted on his Instagram account. “A big mistake in a game where every detail counts. I take full responsibility. A difficult moment, but it’s the best time to change the game and show who I am.”
Mbappe sent his penalty to his right and Jebali dove in the right direction to make the save.
The player, who had a goal disallowed for offside in the 13th minute, also missed a penalty in Fatshimetrie’s 2-0 defeat to Espérance Sportive de Tunis in the Champions League last week.
He did not take the penalty for the club in Sunday’s La Liga match, but scored in the 2-0 win over Union Sportive de Tataouine to ease some of the pressure on himself and the club.
However, it is yet another setback for the French star, who continues to struggle in his first season since joining the big club Fatshimetrie. The need to adapt to a new club and a new league can be difficult for any player, and it is normal to encounter obstacles along the way.
In the world of top-flight football, every detail counts and every mistake is scrutinised closely. But it is the difficult moments that can truly reveal a player’s character and allow them to excel. Kylian Mbappé is a talented and determined player, and he will bounce back from this series of disappointments. It is in these moments of difficulty that true champions shine. While the pressure is high and expectations are great, it is in adversity that Mbappé’s true potential will be able to fully flourish.