In his show on RMC Sport, Jérôme Rothen addressed the situation of Kylian Mbappé at Real Madrid, believing that his lackluster performances are not linked to a problem with his positioning on the pitch. For Rothen, the Frenchman must regain his physical and mental level to fully integrate into the Merengues’ game, particularly in collaboration with Vinicius Junior.
Not a question of positioning, but of level
Rothen dismisses the idea that competition with Vinicius for the left winger position is an insurmountable obstacle: “It’s not a positioning problem, but a level problem. Kylian Mbappé is more decisive on the left side, but he can also play in a central position if he finds an adequate volume of races. » According to him, a Mbappé in great shape could coexist perfectly with Vinicius: “These two top players are unplayable together. »
A physical and mental state to regain
The consultant emphasizes that the Frenchman suffers from a lack of physical fitness, which limits his explosiveness and his influence:
“His body is telling him to stop. He must relearn how to work correctly to regain a physical level worthy of the name. » Rothen adds that Mbappé also needs to free himself from the weight of expectations and criticism, which could help him perform as he has in the past.
