After a rather successful start to the season with 7 goals scored in 9 matches, Kylian Mbappé was injured Tuesday evening during the match against Alavès (3-2). Hit in the thigh, he was replaced by Arda Güler and the Merengues communicated about his condition the next day. “After the examinations carried out today on our player Kylian Mbappé by the Real Madrid Medical Services, he was diagnosed with an injury to the biceps femoris of his left leg. Evolution is pending »specified the Madrid club.
Carlo Ancelotti has material to replace him
And this necessarily changes Carlo Ancelotti’s plans, before the Madrid clash against Atlético on Sunday evening. In addition to the derby, Kylian Mbappé will also miss the Champions League match against LOSC and the reunion with his brother, Ethan, as well as the Championship match against Villarreal. To replace him, the Italian manager could simply line up Endrick, wanting to have more playing time after his good entries at the end of the match.
With the other absence of Brahim Díaz, which does not help matters, Ancelotti could also give more playing time to Arda Güler and reposition Rodrygo in the center or return to a 4-4-2 system, with the Turk in midfielder, behind the two Brazilian attackers Rodrygo and Vinicius Jr. Present at a press conference this Saturday, the Mister first tried to ensure that Kylian Mbappé’s injury was not a serious problem. “We are used to playing without Kylian Mbappé, he was not there last season. We will do a good job”he assured.
Two systems still undecided
In more detail, the Madrid coach explained his game plan without the captain of the Blues. “I don’t pay much attention to the system. A 4-3-3 can transform into 4-4-2 with the same players. Maybe with three strikers it will be a 4-4-2 with Vini or Rodrygo as a winger. What I want is for the team to show solidarity and commitment.”. Alongside the two Brazilians, Jude Bellingham could therefore also be repositioned in the center as at the start of last season, leaving room for three midfielders behind him.
Without his star recruit of the summer, Carlo Ancelotti will only have a few hours to find the right formula against Atlético de Madrid, at the Métroplitano. Because a defeat or a draw would already put the Merengues well behind FC Barcelona, who travel to Osasuna this Saturday evening. “It’s always special. Derbies are always special. Atletico has improved a lot compared to last year. They recruited very good players and improved their squad. They will fight to the end with us and with Barcelona.added Carlo Ancelotti, on the eve of this shock.
