It would be interesting to know if Kylian Mbappé would have responded the same thing to Zlatan Ibrahimovic after the 3-1 inflicted by AC Milan on Real Madrid. For those who did not see the scene, when the two men crossed paths, the Swede asked the Frenchman if he felt happy and the latter replied in the affirmative. However, it's hard to believe it. Just yesterday, the captain of the France team did not produce a good copy.
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Concern within the Mbappé clan
Not present enough in his role as number 9, he saw Jude Bellingham make more races than him to try to break the lines or create danger in front of goal. Mbappé did have a few opportunities to unlock his counter, but most of them weren't even on target. Logically designated among the main culprits of the new Merengue rout, the Frenchman is struggling. And according to Sporthe would start to lose patience. Indisputable offensive leader at Paris Saint-Germain, Mbappé is not the king in Madrid. Used to playing on the left wing, number 9 is helmed by Vinicius Junior. Forced to play center forward, Mbappé must express himself in a position which is clearly not his.
Continue to play him in 9
Put him in place of Vinicius on the left
Put him to the right of Real's attack
Put him on the bench
Image generation in progress
And for the Spanish daily: “Mbappé is fed up: he doesn’t see himself playing as a striker at Real Madrid”. Sport assures that the former Parisian would start to get annoyed at having to evolve in this position. The only problem is that Carlo Ancelotti has no other options. The player's entourage would seriously start to worry about this situation, especially since Mbappé is the main concern designated by several Madrid leaders. It should be noted that the information comes from a Catalan media used to scratching Casa Blanca, but Mbappé's discomfort in the number 9 position remains a concern identified by everyone.
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Shortcomings pointed out by the biggest
Legendary Real Madrid striker and 2022 Ballon d'Or, Karim Benzema was very clear on this subject. “The problem for me is that Mbappé is not a center forward. Every time he plays with France at No.9, it's not good, it's not his position. The problem is that on the left, there is another player who is of the same level… you cannot put Vini on the right or as a center forward. (…) Mbappé is not a 9. At Real Madrid, there is a lot of pressure, it’s not PSG. Any advice? He must not give up (…) I don't think Ancelotti is going to displace Vinicius, he is currently the best in the world in this position.»
Last night on CBSThierry Henry, another world reference in the attacking position, also highlighted the enormous deficiencies of his compatriot, also highlighting the extent to which several of his teammates were making the efforts in his place. “The team is frustrated with him, which I can understand, it’s not easy. We have to give him time, but he must learn to play like a number 9, having the desire and the will to project himself. (…) We don't ask him to keep the ball like Didier Drogba, we don't ask him to take the ball and dribble past everyone, but to project himself when the team is high. Whether you are a winger, a 9 or a 10, you can make a run, even (Antonio) Rüdiger made a run in the first half. » How long can this situation last?
Pub. the 06/11/2024 12:02
– UPDATE 06/11/2024 12:26
