Arrived in Madrid just over a year ago from Paris, Kylian Mbappé signed a first successful season on an individual level. European gold shoe with 44 goals scored, the Captain of the Blues is even in the process of establishing himself as the leader of this Merengue training at the start of the year 2025-2026.
“If Mbappé is a leader?” Without the slightest doubt. For his personality, for his experience, for the influence he may have. He is one of the leaders. When the group strengthens and consolidates, the players know who you have to follow. And Kylian is one of the leaders », So launched Xabi Alonso on the eve of the reception of Olympique de Marseille in the Champions League.
Ceased by Xabi Alonso, the “Kyk's” clearly marked his former coach at Casa Blanca, Carlo Ancelotti. Invited by ESPN Brazil to give the identity of the players who impressed him the most during his career career, the new seleçao coach did not mention the former Parisian. Just like Karim Benzema.
Ancelotti Zappe Mbappé and Benzema
“The best players I have trained are: Ronaldo, Cristiano Ronaldo, Kaka, Toni Kroos, Luka Modric, Vinicius Junior and Didier Drogba”revealed the Italian technician. The latter passed on the sidelines of Juventus Turin, AC Milan, Chelsea, Bayern Munich, Naples and of course Real Madrid.
On social networks, many supporters of the White House reacted to this list given by Carlo Ancelotti. And inevitably, the absence of Kylian Mbappé and Karim Benzema is a lot of talk, including that of the Ballon d'Or 2022, which marked the great history of the residents of Bernabéu.
