Carlo Ancelotti faces a difficult personnel problem after Kylian Mbappe joined Real Madrid.

After their main striker Karim Benzema joined the Saudi Pro League last summer, Real Madrid faced a challenging problem with their attack. However, coach Carlo Ancelotti managed well despite lacking a quality “number 9.” Now, things have changed, as another French forward can elevate Los Blancos to a new level.

After three missed opportunities, Kylian Mbappe has finally become a Royal player. Once after a trial with Real’s U12 team, and twice more in 2017 and 2022 at Paris St Germain.

Jude Bellingham said after the Champions League final: “The only thing we lacked was a top ‘number 9.’ If Mbappe comes and gives us that, we’ll reach new heights. One of the best players in the world.”

“Los Blancos” now have a world-class striker, possibly the best at present. The question is, what will happen to players like Vinicius and Bellingham when Mbappe arrives?

Real Madrid sắp xếp hàng công ra sao với Kylian Mbappe?

Ancelotti responded to losing Benzema by not directly replacing the French striker. Instead, the Italian coach adopted a 4-3-1-2 formation, with Vinicius and Rodrygo on the wings and Bellingham given freedom to roam.

Unless there’s a major shock, this trio will remain at the Bernabeu next season. Vinicius and Bellingham, with 24 and 23 goals respectively last season, are Real’s most important players. Despite rumors linking him to the Premier League, Rodrygo remains committed to the Royal club.

Meanwhile, Mbappe has scored 256 goals in 308 games in the French capital. So, how will PSG’s former No. 7 become a pillar at Real Madrid without disrupting the existing key players?

One potential issue is that both Mbappe and Vinicius play the same position. It’s hard to ask the Brazilian to “sacrifice.”

“Vinicius has truly made the left wing his own. It’s his best position. Let’s work on the premise that Ancelotti will continue using the 4-4-2 formation next season, with Jude Bellingham at the top of the diamond midfield.

This means Vinicius and Mbappe could start in a two-pronged attack, similar to what Vinicius and Rodrygo did this season,” suggested Spanish journalist Semra Hunter.

Bản đồ nhiệt của Mbappe và Vinicius tại Champions League mùa trước. Ảnh: Sky Sports

Replacing Rodrygo is not an easy decision for Ancelotti. The Brazilian forward has played a crucial role in Real Madrid’s recent Champions League successes.

Therefore, it’s possible that Mbappe, Vinicius, Rodrygo, and Bellingham will all play together in Ancelotti’s super attacking formation. He previously used a 4-3-3 system at Real Madrid before Benzema’s departure, so this isn’t unfamiliar.

Mbappe isn’t the only new addition this summer, as Brazilian star Endrick is another quality option. Excluding the 17-year-old from the conversation would be unreasonable.

However, Endrick needs time to develop, while the world watches Mbappe’s every move at Bernabeu. The French international is a key acquisition for Los Blancos’ European domination.

Before Mbappe’s arrival, Real convincingly won La Liga and the Champions League. With Mbappe in the squad, how formidable will Los Blancos be?