Kylian Mbappé’s Real Madrid Debut Sparks Concern Among Fans
Last night, the UEFA Super Cup final saw Real Madrid take on Atalanta, with Kylian Mbappé making his highly-anticipated debut for the Spanish giants. While the French superstar started strong, one major concern has been raised by fans – his positioning on the pitch.
In his debut, Mbappé played as a central striker alongside Vinicius Jr and Rodrygo, but many fans felt he was misused in that role. "I maintain that Mbappé isn’t meant for the middle. Guy loves/enjoys being wide on the left, cutting in," said one fan on social media. Another added, "If Mbappe plays down the middle for Madrid he will flop, dosent fit the system."
Many fans feel that Mbappé’s natural ability to cut in from the left flank and cause chaos is wasted when playing centrally. "Mbappe is useless in this position, Madrid fans will soon understand that it is the most overrated player possible, happy that he left PSG," wrote one disgruntled fan. Someone else suggested that Real Madrid should follow the path of Cristiano Ronaldo, moving Mbappé centrally when he’s older, but for now, fans want to see him on the left.
Speaking ahead of the match, Carlo Ancelotti addressed the problem he faces with Mbappé’s arrival. "I have a very big problem. All summer I have been thinking about who to put in and who not to. It has ruined my holidays. It’s simple. They are all good. This problem doesn’t exist. We have a lot of games. I can’t think that the same eleven will play 70 games. Last year, those who played less contributed a lot. This year could be a key."
It remains to be seen how Ancelotti will address this issue, but one thing is certain – fans will be closely watching Mbappé’s next move. Will he continue to start centrally, or will Ancelotti experiment with different formations to get the best out of his new star?
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