Ancelotti puts pressure on his players for Mbappé

This is the number one topic of all Carlo Ancelotti press conferences. Since arriving in Spain, Kylian Mbappé has had some difficulty adapting to his new team, whether when he is aligned at the forefront of the attack or in recent matches, in the left lane. Success eluded him and he even missed two penalties against Liverpool in the Champions League and Athletic Club in La Liga. However, his trainer still displays total confidence: “He is aware of it, because he spoke after the match, and we are with him. He is not showing his best version at the moment, many do not realize it, but he knows that he is not at his best level. You have to evaluate everything. I think in terms of intensity and speed he has improved. This doesn't mean he has to play every match, sometimes a little rest can do him good“, he explained.

“He has to hang on, he has to fight”

In addition, he also affirmed that it was also up to the players to adapt to his qualities in order to help him adapt as best as possible in Spain: “It lacks continuity. He will be better when his teammates adapt to his great qualities“, he added, before mentioning the penalties missed by the Habs: “Penalties are a problem at the moment, sometimes we are motivated, sometimes we are not. He has to hang on, he has to fight, he has to sacrifice himself, because one day it will end. What reassures me is that during the last two matches, he has gained in intensity“. A strong speech from the Italian technician, who took the opportunity to take stock of the state of his players and the returns of David Alaba and Vinicius Junior: “Vinicius won't be ready for tomorrow, but he will be ready for the Champions League. Alaba's presence encouraged us a lot, he needs this month of December to be ready in January. Little by little, he will be integrated into the team. The deadline for him is next year“. Real Madrid supporters will therefore still have to show a certain patience to see the Austrian again.

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