The choice of
his number at Real Madrid was a harbinger of this new chapter in his career: Kylian Mbappé didn’t just change clubs this summer, he also changed positions. Already used last season in a center forward role by Luis Enrique at Paris Saint-Germain, the Bondy prodigy seems doomed to adapt to this new role.
With his number 9 on his back, Mbappé must now provide added value in the game with his back to goal, the passes and the work without the ball required for this position. His first matches at Real have confirmed a big margin of progression in this position.
In Blue too, Mbappé changes position
More surprisingly, Kylian Mbappé also saw his tactical role evolve in the French team since he was refocused by Didier Deschamps during Euro 2024. And it was not a great success… But the coach believes that his captain has the assets to shine in this position.
” He was already in that position at the Euro. Olivier Giroud, with all the good and bad things he did…, explained Didier Deschamps. Marcus Thuram was not at his best during this Euro, even if he did things with his club, there are steps to take. Kolo (Muani), if he is not a starter with his club (PSG), does things well with us. I consider that in this axial position, with these three players (Mbappé, Thuram, Kolo Muani), who have different profiles, we have material. Obviously Kylian is ahead with his experience. But with Marcus and Randal, we have the best for us (at the number 9 position)” concluded Didier Deschamps.
