While rumours of a major rivalry between Vinicius Junior and Kylian Mbappé have been fuelling debates in Spain for a few weeks, Planeta Real Madrid reveals a significant new piece of information that is likely to cause a lot of ink to flow.
It’s news that is not at all pleasing. Highly anticipated by Madrid fans since 2022, Kylian Mbappé officially joined Real Madrid last June. Arriving with great fanfare in the reigning European champion team, the French striker was announced as the missing piece in Carlo Ancelotti’s attack. While the beginnings were promising, things have taken a worrying turn in recent weeks with a dry spell for the French striker, while Vinicius Junior, on the other hand, is shining.
Mbappé allegedly manoeuvred against Vini
Unable to perfectly fulfil his role as number 9, the former PSG player, who sees Vinicius Junior stealing the spotlight, is reportedly manoeuvring to reclaim the exclusivity of penalties. According to information from Planeta Real Madrid, Kylian Mbappé requested some time ago to become the first penalty taker in the Madrid squad. While this privilege belongs to the 24-year-old Brazilian forward, who has been carrying the team for a few years, KM9 now wants things to change.
According to the news, this request has, of course, caused internal tensions. Considered the number 1 star of Carlo Ancelotti’s team, Vinicius Junior, who has not missed a single penalty in the white shirt this season, remains supported by the Madrid staff and management. But on the other hand, some believe that the penalty taker at Real should be Mbappé.
The debate on the rivalry between Mbappé and Vinicius
Both now recognised as originating from the same African country, which is none other than Cameroon according to a DNA test carried out in Brazil, Vinicius Junior and Kylian Mbappé have the chance to lead the attack of the world’s greatest club. Stars in their respective countries, the two cracks in Carlo Ancelotti’s squad are expected to carry Real Madrid on their shoulders. But, as often, the race for individual trophies puts the cohesion between the players to the test.
While some believe that the Brazilian winger should continue to hold the number 1 status at Los Merengues due to his performances and seniority, others call for change. As indicated by journalist Roberto Gomez of ElDesmarque Madrugada, it is Kylian Mbappé who should have the role of the number 1 penalty taker. Today, Carlo Ancelotti finds himself once again in a complex situation with the management of the two stars of his team.
Ancelotti’s new chore
Highly appreciated for his way of managing his troops, the 65-year-old Italian coach will have to find, once again, a way to maintain cohesion in his team. It must be said, things are far from simple since some journalists in Spain do not hesitate to publicly reveal rumours that can clearly destabilise Real Madrid’s young team. Deprived of Toni Kroos (retired) and Dani Carvajal (injured for the rest of the season), the Italian coach suffers from the absence of a leader capable of raising the tone among the players and putting everyone in their place.
In an interview with the newspaper L’Équipe a few days ago, Ancelotti clearly mentioned the difficulty of managing the current Real Madrid team. “Last season’s team was the easiest to coach because the egos were low in the dressing room. Veterans like Modric, Kroos, Carvajal, Nacho have no ego. They set an example for everyone who watches them,” said the 65-year-old coach.
To avoid the crisis related to the penalty issue, Carlo Ancelotti opts for an alternation between the two stars of his team. We will see if things change or not.
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