Published 09:46 IST, July 26th 2024
Ancelotti Unveils HUGE Plan to Integrate Mbappe with Real Madrid's Vinicius, Bellingham, & Rodrygo
Carlo Ancelotti reveals a comprehensive strategic approach to incorporate Kylian Mbappe into Real Madrid alongside Vinicius Jr, Jude Bellingham, and Rodrygo.
After completing their Galactico signing of superstar Kylian Mbappe for a free transfer from Paris Saint Germain (PSG), Real Madrid presented him as a new Los Blancos player with a magnificent exhibition this month.
Kylian Mbappe's favourite left flank postition, currently filled by Ballon D'or favourite Vinicius Jr., raises questions about where the superstar will play in the attack when he joins Real Madrid. Manager Carlo Ancelotti answered shockingly when asked where Kylian Mbappe would play for Real Madrid.
Carlo Ancelotti on how and where he will fit Kylian Mbappe at Real Madrid
After Kylian Mbappe left Paris Saint-Germain, Real Madrid signed one of the most noteworthy free agents of the summer. Real Madrid has shown amazing unity among its players in the past few years, since the new era of Real Madrid had begun, which begs questions about possible disruption from adding another great player. Still, Ancelotti finds these concerns unconcerning.
Fans and experts have speculated on Kylian Mbappe's future, wondering if he will be used as a striker or keep in his natural left-wing posture, which presently holds 2024 Ballon d'Or frontrunner Vinicius Jr. Ancelotti has answered these questions by guaranteeing that his attacking approach would be flexible.
Ancelotti was asked about Mbappe's possible on-field posture on a The Obi One Podcast episode. He said:
"I see him playing in the front with the attack being quite wide. I think the important key to having a good attack is mobility.
“If I ask you where Vinicius played last season, it’s difficult to say. He didn’t play as a left-winger. Sometimes he played on the left, sometimes in the middle. Bellingham, sometimes, played on the left, sometimes played in the middle, sometimes on the right. Rodrygo started most of the games on the right but sometimes during the game, I see him playing on the left (laughs). It’s important to have this mobility.
"I want to give my players freedom. They have to be able to manage the situation of the game. We played one game against City with both Rodrygo and Vinicius on the left because we thought we could take advantage of that area."
“Fitting Mbappe in the team will not be a problem. It’s important what he said, that he’ll adapt to the team. The key point is that every player has to put his talent and quality at the service of the team.”
When will Kylian Mbappe join Real Madrid for the pre-season?
The Frenchman is anticipated to join Ancelotti's team until after their US trip as he will have extra rest after his injury at the Euros. The Italian manager will thus get the chance to implement his ideas.
Updated 10:09 IST, July 26th 2024