Kylian Mbappé really had difficulty integrating with Real Madrid. The French star’s biggest problem is not playing in the best position.
President Perez made a shocking verdict
Kylian Mbappé’s unsuccessful streak has reached 4. Since the beginning of the 2024/25 season, the “zero dollar blockbuster” contract has contributed 8 goals and 2 assists to Real Madrid . However, these numbers are still far from Mbappe’s goals as well as Real’s board of directors’ wishes when signing the French player.
The biggest problem with Mappe is that he cannot adapt to the role of a striker, a true “number 9”. Because the French striker only really plays best when he plays in his natural position as a left wing striker. Sadly, this position belongs to Vinicius, a player who is playing very well and has been at Real Madrid for many years.
Mbappe had an impressive record playing as a left-wing striker for PSG, scoring 63 goals in 71 matches and providing 17 assists. Because of that, there is information that Vinicius and Mappé are competing for the left wing striker position.
At this time, Real Madrid is leading Barcelona by 6 points in the La Liga race, even though they have 1 match left. In the Champions League, Real Madrid is also ranked 18th, 2 points away from straight elimination.
Sources from Sport newspaper said that president Florentino Perez will take advantage of the time with the national team to discuss tactics with coach Carlo Ancelotti. The head of Real Madrid does not rule out the possibility of asking Ancelotti to change tactics.
Accordingly, President Perez asked Coach Ancelotti to prioritize Mbappe over Vinicius. If the 2018 World Cup champion really cannot adapt to playing as a “number 9”, then he will return to his most favorite position. Meanwhile, Vinicius will play right wing striker and Real Madrid returns to the 4-3-1-2 formation like last season.
This can make Vinicius Junior angry. This season, the Brazilian player still plays extremely prominently, scoring 9 goals and 6 assists. Vinicius controversially finished second in the 2024 Golden Ball race.
Pires Legend Encourages Mappe
Appearing on Egypt’s MBC MASR 2 television channel, legend Robert Pires commented on Kylian Mappé’s form problem and the position dispute between this player and Vinicius. According to Pires, instead of asking for the foothold that Vinicius had to build for many years, Mbappe should make an effort to adapt.
Legend Pires commented: “Mbappe dreamed of playing for Real Madrid. He knew very well that Vinicius, an excellent player and playing in the same position, was very effective and scored many goals. Mbappé had to adapt with this situation and other Team tactics”.
” Rejecting Real Madrid is difficult in any way. The solution is for Mbappé to adapt to Real Madrid’s tactical style. On the brink, Ancelotti’s task is to find tactical solutions witch makes sense for both Mpbappe and Vinicius,” Robert Pires concluded.
Mbappe was once coach Didier Deschamps dropped from the French squad during this month’s gathering for Nations League matches, sparking rumors of a potential rift. Star pattern, this period is also useful for Mpappe. He will stay at Valdebebas to regain his best form before Real Madrid’s next match, away to Leganes on November 24.