Where Will Mbappe Play? Ancelotti: Relax, The Field Is Wide

 

Kylian Mbappe (AP Photo/Andrea Comas)

Zidscore.com-Carlo Ancelotti has shown his composure in deciding Kylian Mbappe's place in the Real Madrid team for the 2024/25 season. Los Blancos have completed a free transfer deal to sign the France captain ahead of Euro 2024, after months of speculation over his future.

Mbappe was officially presented as a Real Madrid player before leaving for his summer break until the end of the month. While Ancelotti is still finalising his squad plans for the pre-season tour of the United States, Mbappe is likely to be rested for the trip.

The veteran Italian coach faces a crucial decision over how to integrate Mbappe into an attack that won La Liga and the UEFA Champions League last season. Jude Bellingham scored 19 league goals, while Vinicius Junior added 15. Vinicius, who plays on the left in Mbappe's preferred position, will be one of the challenges for Ancelotti.

Mbappe's Tactics and Position in the Team

Ancelotti stressed that the key to Mbappe’s positioning is not just about finding a place for him, but also ensuring tactical harmony up front. In an interview on the John Obi Mikel podcast, Ancelotti explained that Mbappe will be deployed in a forward position, with a focus on the player’s mobility.

“Our attack is very wide, the pitch is 68 metres, and we have to cover that. The key is the player’s mobility, sometimes Mbappe will play on the left, sometimes in the middle,” Ancelotti said. He also noted that Vinicius was often moved from the left wing into more central areas during the season.

With Mbappe not involved in pre-season action for Los Blancos, he is expected to make his debut in the UEFA Super Cup final against Atalanta on August 14. Ancelotti and his coaching staff will continue to assess how Mbappe can adapt to the team’s strategy and how to maximise his contribution to a team that has enjoyed great success in the past season.

Source: Football Espana