Reason Why Real Madrid President Will Pick Mbappe Over Vinicius if Necessary

Reason Why Real Madrid President Will Pick Mbappe Over Vinicius if Necessary

  • Fans have criticised Kylian Mbappe following Real Madrid's Champions League defeat to AC Milan on Tuesday night
  • Despite putting in a decent shift, Mbappe's efforts were not enough as Los Blancos fell to their second loss in the UCL
  • Despite Mbappe's struggles at the Spanish capital, it is reported that Florentino Perez will still choose the Frenchma over Vinicius Junior if necessary

Real Madrid's attack has yet to fully gel this season, and with Kylian Mbappe's arrival, the frontline has encountered some unexpected challenges.

Carlo Ancelotti, initially successful in balancing Jude Bellingham, Rodrygo Goes, and Vinicius Junior in attack, now faces complications as Mbappe’s role disrupts the established rhythm.

Reason Why Real Madrid President Will Pick Mbappe Over Vinicius if Necessary
Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Junior celebrate together during one of Real Madrid's La Liga games. Photo by NurPhoto.
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Ancelotti has opted to play Mbappe centrally, pushing Vinicius to the left.

However, reports suggest that Mbappe’s camp is growing concerned over his early days in Madrid, questioning if this tactical shift might hinder his career.

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The strategy seems to place both forwards in positions less suited to their strengths, impacting Real's coherence in attack.

Perez will pick Mbappe over Vinicius

According to Sport, Vinicius is currently more decisive, leading to hesitations about moving him from his favoured left-wing spot—something Mbappe might prefer as his own.

Amid growing local media criticism, Mbappe’s representatives are wary. They reportedly understand that if Real Madrid President Florentino Perez faces a choice between the two stars, he may favour Mbappe.

The situation remains fluid, with Real Madrid confident they can eventually integrate the duo effectively. But the speculation surrounding Vinicius’ future—particularly regarding a potentially lucrative move to Saudi Arabia—adds another layer of uncertainty.

As the season progresses, finding a harmonious way to leverage both Mbappe's and Vinicius' talents will be key, especially if Real Madrid hopes to compete at the highest level without sacrificing one of their star forwards.

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Ancelotti blames Mbappe for Madrid's struggles

Legit.ng also reported that Carlo Ancelotti has allegedly pinpointed one of his star players as a significant factor impacting Real Madrid's performance this season.

The team has struggled to replicate last season’s success, currently trailing Barcelona in La Liga and encountering difficulties in the Champions League.

Ancelotti reportedly believes that the squad's tactical imbalance is largely due to Mbappe’s minimal defensive contributions.

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Ibrahim Sofiyullaha (Editorial Assistant) Ibrahim Sofiyullaha is a graduate of First Technical University, Ibadan. He was the founder and pioneer Editor-in-Chief of a fast-rising campus journalism outfit at his university. Ibrahim is a coauthor of the book Julie, or Sylvia, written in collaboration with two prominent Western authors. He was ranked as the 9th best young writer in Africa by the International Sports Press Association. Ibrahim has contributed insightful articles for major platforms, including Sportskeeda in the UK and Motherly in the United States. Email: ibrahim.sofiyullaha@corp.legit.ng