It’s a hard blow for Carlo Ancelotti, a real one. While he had attempted a tactical move at Leganes (0-3) on Sunday, by letting Kylian Mbappé occupy the left flank of the attack, with Vinicius Jr at the forefront, the Italian coach will not be able to repeat this pattern on Wednesday evening at Liverpool .
With the Brazilian’s thigh injury, Ancelotti will have to rethink his attack, and find a new partner for Mbappé. According to Marca, the Merengues coach should keep the same playing system: a 4-4-2 in the defensive phase, with Jude Bellingham protecting the left side. With the ball, the Englishman returns towards the center of the field, leaving the left to one of the two attackers: Vinicius most often, Mbappé at Leganes.
Who with Mbappé?
At Liverpool, Mbappé could keep the same role. But we must therefore find the player who will support him in attack, and will be able to occupy the role of true center forward during phases of possession. It won’t be Rodrygo, still injured and absent from the Real squad. Which leaves three possibilities for Ancelotti: Endrick, Arda Güler and Brahim Diaz.
The last two have a similar profile, and their technical qualities could allow Real to have better possession of the ball. Endrick would provide a better presence in the penalty area. What will Ancelotti choose?
