Carlo Ancelotti, Real Madrid Head coach has revealed on Friday the club's French striker Kylian Mbappe "seems unaffected to me" after Swedish media reported he is being investigated for an alleged rape during a visit to Stockholm.
Previously, Mbappe's lawyer speaking in an interview this week reiterated that the France captain was "shocked" to see his name linked to the investigation and he will take action for libel.
Recall Niger Delta Connect reported that, the Madrid forward was not selected by France for UEFA Nations League matches after an injury and visited the Swedish capital with a group of people last week.
Ancelotti said: "In this moment (the reports) are speculations, I see him working every day, he is happy, content, he doesn't seem affected to me at all.”
"He's looking forward to keep on helping the team."
Still speaking on Mbappe alleged rape case, coach Ancelotti said the Real Madrid forward had been given time off by the Spanish and European champions and he pays no attention to the his players preferred vacation locations.
"The days off were set for him and beyond that, individuals can choose what they want to do," Ancelotti explained .
"I don't care where players prefer to rest. I went to London for a couple of days and didn't ask anybody.
"I also don't have a travel agency to organize trips for players."
According to Niger Delta Connect, a Swedish prosecutor has confirmed that an investigation has been opened, without naming Mbappe.
Recall Niger Delta Connect also reported that, Mbappe claimed in a post on X on Monday there was a link between the report and a hearing before a French league committee on Tuesday over his bitter dispute with his former club Paris Saint-Germain over what he says is 55 million euros (£45.6 million) in unpaid wages.
He tweeted: "FAKE NEWS !!!!. It's becoming so predictable, on the eve of the hearing, as if by chance.”
Upon moving to Real Madrid from PSG, the striker scored five goals in his first seven La Liga appearances before suffering a thigh injury.
Although, Mbappé made a surprising recovery, France however, did not select him for their games against Belgium and Israel, earning the forward criticism in his homeland.
Real Madrid are three points behind leaders Barcelona on the table, and are expected to visit Celta Vigo with Mbappe expected to start for Los Blancos on Saturday.
Coach Ancelotti highlighted that the superstar attacker looks a "different player" after doing some fitness work during the international break.
"Mbappe took advantage of this break to improve his condition, recover from injuries... he's doing very well, happy and looking forward to playing tomorrow," Ancelotti continued.
"This fortnight has helped him a lot - he's a different player than he was from before the break."
