At the outset of the season, Real Madrid had a big hurdle in integrating two of the world’s most promising footballers: Vinicius Jr. and Kylian Mbappé.
Both players are extremely skilled, have similar playing styles, and play the same position in the attack. This posed a potential ego clash, as each wanted to be the star and play the same role on the left wing.
However, Carlo Ancelotti handled this problem with remarkable ability and insight, ensuring that both players feel respected and contribute well to the team’s success.
At the outset of the season, Real Madrid had a big hurdle in integrating two of the world’s most promising footballers: Vinicius Jr. and Kylian Mbappé. Reported by MLL.
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Both players are extremely skilled, have similar playing styles, and play the same position in the attack. This posed a potential ego clash, as each wanted to be the star and play the same role on the left wing.
However, Carlo Ancelotti handled this problem with remarkable ability and insight, ensuring that both players feel respected and contribute well to the team’s success.
How did Ancelotti handle the situation?
Ancelotti started the season with Vinicius on the left wing and Mbappe as the center forward, or No. 9.
However, as the French forward struggled to score in the early stages of the season, Ancelotti made the tactical decision to change things up.
Mbappe was shifted to the left wing for the matches against Osasuna and Leganes, allowing him and Vinicius to freely rotate in the attack. This change not only accommodated two players, but also enabled a more fluid offensive style.
By strengthening the midfield and moving some responsibilities, Ancelotti offered Vinicius and Mbappe the opportunity to experiment with alternative attacking strategies.
Furthermore, Jude Bellingham, who has not made the expected impact so far this season, was charged with a deeper role in midfield, giving stability while enabling the two wingers to focus on creating and finishing.
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