Kylian Mbappé has struggled to adapt since his arrival at Real Madrid. The native of Bondy has been struggling, and his integration into Carlo Ancelotti’s tactical set-up appears to have been laborious. The France captain has reportedly expressed his dissatisfaction to those close to him.
Kylian Mbappé is clearly going through a crisis at Real Madrid. Starting 14 times already this season, the 2018 world champion is finding it hard to be decisive. He has scored eight times in all competitions and provided just two assists, below the standards to which he has become accustomed.
Beyond his ineffectiveness, it is his contribution to Real Madrid’s game that is constantly being called into question. After the defeat to AC Milan, Thierry Henry laid bare the tactical errors of his compatriot, who does not behave like a No9. Before him, Karim Benzema, former Real Madrid and France centre-forward, also alerted Carlo Ancelotti to the limitations of his galactic recruit.
Unhappy with Carlo Ancelotti, Mbappé complained to those close to him
Kylian Mbappé is fed up with playing in this way at Real Madrid, and has been singled out as the main culprit for the crisis this season. According to Mundo Deportivo, the French striker recently told friends and family about his frustration with Ancelotti’s style of play. Used to being the centre of attack at PSG, Mbappé enjoyed a degree of freedom that allowed him to maximise his strengths. Under Ancelotti, he is struggling to find the same effectiveness, faced with a system that is less centred on him. This contrast is all the harder to accept for the player, who had signed for Real Madrid in the hope of becoming a key member of the team.
‘Kylian Mbappé is not happy with the football played by Real Madrid. What’s more, he’s not at all happy or satisfied with Carlo Ancelotti’s tactical system. This is what the former PSG player confessed to his close friends. He’s used to the way he played in Paris, where he was the benchmark and everyone played for him, which isn’t the case at Real Madrid,’ he says.
Real Madrid’s recent defeats, particularly at home to arch-rivals Barcelona and AC Milan, have only exacerbated the situation. In the space of a few weeks, Los Merengues have lost ground and confidence. Mbappé, for his part, has failed to make the difference in these decisive matches, a lack of effectiveness that is beginning to take its toll on the player’s morale. His frustration is real, and his statistics bear witness to it: eight goals in 15 games this season, including three from the penalty spot, a record that contrasts with the expectations placed in him.
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