This is a subject that returns to the table permanently since the arrival of French in Madrid: who must be the offensive leader of the Carlo Ancelotti team? On the first part of the season, Madrid public opinion did not have too many doubts. It was the Vinicius Jr team, who had already proven himself in the white jersey, and Kylian Mbappé was going to have to adapt. Especially since the Bondynois was not always convincing during his first months with Real Madrid. But the situation is changing …
In recent weeks, there is thus a general change of opinion on the two men. Kylian Mbappé, author of decisive goals lately, has seen his rating soaring. Quite the opposite of the Brazilian, less sharp on the ground, with an attitude that sometimes displeases and at the heart of rumors of departure to Saudi Arabia. This Monday, many press articles even indicate that Mbappé is better when his acolyte of the attack is not on the lawn.
Mbappé, better without vinicius
It must be said that a statistics question: out of the 20 goals scored by the former PSG in Liga, 10, half, were registered when the Brazilian was not on the lawn. Consequently, knowing that Vinicius Jr is rarely left on the sidelines by Ancelotti. “A question is starting to ask the supporters: does Mbappé play better without Vinicius?” »»wonders Marca. “They have more fun without Vinicius Jr. The Brazilian was replacing against Villarreal and the attackers took advantage of him much more without him, sharing the ball and playing like a collective”noted Sportwhile the press still highlights the bad understanding between 9 and 7 of Real Madrid on the lawn.
“Mbappé seemed more released in his game and Real Madrid took advantage of it. In the second half, Ancelotti brought Vinicius into entering. The Brazilian generated danger from the left wing and with him on the ground, the truth is that Mbappé was very little in sight, not to say nonexistent, in this area of the terrain. And this is where the big question arises again, does Mbappé play better without Vinicius by his side? It is a debate that has lasted for some time and many think that this is the case, that French is exploiting its potential as much as possible without the Brazilian by its side ”noted Mundo Deportivo. Sunday, the daily The team also revealed that Mbappé was annoyed by the way to play Brazilian, who did not look for him enough on the ground. And what now seems obvious is that if it was necessary to choose between the two, the Spanish media would not have the slightest doubt …
