Questioned on Saturday by Spanish journalists about Kylian Mbappé, Carlo Ancelotti decided to let go of all his truths.
As at every press conference since this summer, Carlo Ancelotti did not escape multiple questions about Kylian Mbappé. On Saturday, the Italian coach was in front of journalists, on the eve of the match between his Real Madrid and Leganes this Sunday (6:30 p.m., 14th day of La Liga). A trip for which the French attacker will be present. The player's general condition was discussed between Ancelotti and his interlocutors, not without a touch of annoyance from the coach.
He first addressed the psychological aspect of a Kylian Mbappé who many portray as affected for many months, well before his departure from Paris Saint-Germain. On this point, Carlo Ancelotti felt that everything was going well from his point of view, regretting the speculation heard here and there about a possible depression, or at least a bit less good. But this is not the only subject on which he had to decide.
Mbappé does not need to work defensively
The positioning of the French international was also questioned, he who plays in the center at Real Madrid, the left side being reserved for Vinicius Junior. “I don’t think Kylian ever asked me for a position on the field. Everyone wants to be in the eleven. But he and Vinicius have no fixed position on the pitch. It all depends on the match. » A statement not necessarily consistent with what everyone sees during Merengue outings.
As for Kylian Mbappé's two weeks spent away from a France team to which he was not invited in November by Didier Deschamps, Carlo Ancelotti spoke of defensive work sessions. “He worked with the others. We focused on defense, with Raul Asencio, (Ferland) Mendy, trying the right backs. » And the coach concluded, a little tense: “It’s not me who’s going to teach him to play as a striker. He can teach me. Does Mbappé need to work defensively? I think not. »
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