Faced with Vinicius' injury over the coming weeks, Real Madrid will have to rely on Kylian Mbappé as their number one offensive asset. A situation from which the former Parisian could benefit.
In a crisis of confidence, Kylian Mbappé regained his morale on Sunday on the lawn of Leganès. Aligned in a left attacking position for the first time this season, the French international guided Real Madrid to victory by opening the score (0-3). Overall, his match did not completely convince the Spanish press, who always expect more from the ex-PSG striker. But there is better for Kylian Mbappé, whose return to the top is imminent, at least that is what Carlo Ancelotti hopes. The Italian coach is crossing his fingers because from now on, the captain of the Blues is his number one offensive asset after the injury to Vinicius, affected in the thigh and absent at least for the next three weeks.
Mbappé has a golden opportunity without Vinicius
A package that could suit Kylian Mbappé because from now on, the question of alternation for the left winger position will no longer arise. “It will benefit him because he will find his true place, where he has always been used to playing. Until now, this position was reserved for Vinicius, but preference must be given to Mbappé, who is not a center forward. For him to regain his best level, he must feel comfortable, free, and we saw against Leganés that it was on the left” assures former Spanish international Alfonso Pérez in the columns of L'Equipe, before concluding.
“The tactical option chosen by Ancelotti, with Vinicius in the center, was profitable for him as much as for the team. Real were more balanced, more fluid in traffic and much better in the game” believes the former Real Madrid striker. According to him, the absence of Vinicius Junior could therefore be extremely beneficial to Kylian Mbappé, who will have between four and six games to play without the Brazilian international and therefore probably in the left winger position. A golden opportunity to shine and definitively establish himself in this winger role, which would force Carlo Ancelotti to align “Vini” in the center upon his return. The next tests promise to be tough for Kylian Mbappé with matches against Liverpool, Bilbao, Girona and even Atalanta in the coming month.
