Madrid is preparing to welcome Kylian Mbappé. The Frenchman’s signing with the Merengues could even be made official at the start of next week, once the Champions League final has passed. A spectacular presentation is to be expected, and in Madrid, everyone is rubbing their hands… But Carlo Ancelotti would be a little more reserved. Not that he doubts the Bondynois’ qualities or that he doesn’t want to have him under his command, far from it, but his arrival causes a big headache for the transalpine coach.
In a long article, Relevo also explains that Rodrygo’s declarations concerning a possible departure were not the result of chance. The Spanish media reveals that some managers want Ancelotti to play next season with an attacking trio composed of the Frenchman, the Brazilian and Vinicius Jr. Jude Bellingham would be used lower down the pitch. A desire also shared by many fans and journalists.
Ancelotti is worried
But Ancelotti doesn’t see things that way. The Italian believes that such a composition would break the balance of the team, especially in big matches. For him, Rodrygo, Vinicius and Mbappé cannot play together from the start, at least not in demanding matches. Mainly for reasons of balance, pressing and defensive setup.
Clearly, for Ancelotti, the arrival of a player of Mbappé’s profile forces him to review his plans and even puts him in a somewhat difficult situation with regard to his management. The Italian, however, does not intend to comply with the wishes of his leaders and should simply replace Rodrygo with Mbappé in the current composition. Which explains the recent notable media outing of the former Santos man, who knows that he is already condemned to the sidelines with the arrival of Mbappé…
