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Published 21:16 IST, August 28th 2024

'We Are Not Worried': Carlo Ancelotti Shrugs Off Concerns Around Kylian Mbappe's Form

Kylian Mbappe's slow start to La Liga has raised concerns. However, Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has shrugged off all the doubts around Frenchman's form.

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Kylian Mbappe and Carlo Ancelotti | Image: AP

Kylian Mbappe's Real Madrid career hasn't got off to a flyer as he's struggled to make an impact in his first two La Liga games. Playing in a new position Kylian Mbappe has found it difficult to adapt into his new role and gel alongside his new teammates. 

Given his slow start concerns have been raised around Kylian Mbappe's fit with Real Madrid. But manager Carlo Ancelotti in his pre match press conference before Real Madrid's match against Las Palmas has shrugged off all these concerns. 

Carlo Ancelotti not concerned about Kylian Mbappe's form 

Carlo Ancelotti attended the press conference before the defending La Liga champions took on Las Palmas away from home in their opening fixture. The Italian in his press conference was asked about Mbappe's slow start to life in La Liga but the manager assured that they weren't concerned.

Ancelotti pointed out that Kylian Mbappe scored when Madrid beat Atalanta 2-0 to win the UEFA Super Cup and there have been only 2 games so there's no reason to worry about. 

“Mbappé? I think the last time he scored was on August 14th. That was only 2 weeks ago, we are not worried and he is not worried,” said Carlo Ancelotti in his press conference about Kylian Mbappe's form. 

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Real Madrid yet to hit their best level

Real Madrid's start to the UEFA Champions League campaign has been far from convincing. Carlo Ancelotti admitted that the team is yet to reach their best form, however as the season progresses the team still has enough time to get their act together.

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Real Madrid can start improving their performances from Thursday when they face Las Palmas in their third La Liga fixture.

Updated 21:16 IST, August 28th 2024

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