Kylian Mbappé has been going through difficult times for several weeks. Both on and off the field. After a lackluster performance against Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League, the French striker hoped to take advantage of the shock against Barça to find a smile again. Alas, while Real sank to finally lose 4-0, the former Parisian experienced a calamitous evening, notably marked by two rejected goals and eight offside positions.
According to the Madrid press, the Bondynois was particularly dejected in the locker room. Obviously saddened by the turn of events, he also felt a feeling of guilt, according to journalist Edu Aguirre. However, the French world champion remains confident, convinced of being able to meet the immense expectations placed on him since his arrival.
Kylian Mbappé has a big problem
However, the criticisms are increasingly virulent and observers no longer hide their skepticism concerning the French striker, particularly at the center forward position where he is confined by Carlo Ancelotti, the left flank of the Madrid attack being reserved for Vinicius. “ It’s not and will never be a 9. They started recruiting him while you have VInicius and it’s destroying the team. Or on the left if he has the level or on the bench, basta. I’ve been saying this for a year.” thundered Daniel Riolo at the microphone of After Foot, on RMC.
And the sound was the same in Sydney Govou’s mouth on the Canal Football Club set, although a little less acute.
“Is Mbappé really a number 9? He has to reinvent himself, that’s for sure, Ancelotti wants him to play 9. We see him perform better when he starts his actions on the side, he confided. The field proves that putting him 9 is not doing him any favors. There is Vinicius who is on the side, he cannot take his place, there is Rodrygo on the right. I think he’s a little stuck, he’s going to have to reinvent himself. »
The analysis is shared on the other side of the Pyrenees. “, explained Guti, former glory of Real Madrid.
