Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti made a strong decision after several missed penalties by Bellingham and Kylian Mbappé.
At Real, the question of penalties has become a real headache. A position was necessary, and Ancelotti was quick to act.
At a press conference after the match against Valencia in La Liga, Carlo Ancelotti clearly showed his dissatisfaction.
“I was bored, we missed three penalties. I think it is now my responsibility to choose a designated shooter”declared the Italian technician. Vinicius could be in pole position thanks to his perfect success, but nothing has yet been confirmed by the Italian technician.
Ancelotti, pragmatic and keen to avoid further disillusionment, seems determined to make a strong decision to restore Madrid’s confidence in the face of opposing goalkeepers.
For the third time in eight games, Real Madrid saw one of their players miss a penalty, a problem that has become recurring this season.
Jude Bellingham, although decisive on many occasions, failed against Valencia (1-2), just like Kylian Mbappé and other teammates before.
These failures weighed heavily, particularly during the defeat against Bilbao in La Liga or against Liverpool in the Champions League.
Kylian Mbappé having converted 3 out of 5 penalties, Vinicius Junior 4 out of 4, and Jude Bellingham one failure out of two attempts, a choice was necessary for Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti.
