Carlo Ancelotti drops further hints on Vinicius Junior-Kylian Mbappe positions at Real Madrid
Real Madrid have so few problems at the moment, that perhaps the biggest debate around the side is how Vinicius junior and Kylian Mbappé they fit together, both preferring to operate on the left side. Coach Carlo Ancelotti has given more hints about how things could play out after their final pre-season friendly.
Los Blancos finished their US tour with a 2-1 win over Chelsea, after beating AC Milan and Manchester City, courtesy of goals from Lucas Vazquez and Brahim Diaz. Ancelotti said AS Diary he was concerned about the conditioning though.
“The results do not worry me. The good thing is that the players who are here have shown a very good physical condition, they are ready to prepare well for the Super Cup. Let's see how the absentees return. They have been working at home and I hope they arrive in good condition. And if it is not, then everyone stays on the bank, there is no problem (laughs).
It was also asked Vinicius'the best position ahead of the coming season. Against Chelsea, he started ahead of Rodrygo Goes and Brahim.
“Today we started with Brahim in the middle, Rodrygo on the right and Vini on the left, outside. Many times, Brahim went to the right, Vinicius inside, Rodrygo on the left… Mobility is very important, with the quality of men we have, we should not have a fixed position throughout the game. The important thing is that when we do not have the ball, the one who plays on the right has to work on the right half helps the midfielders. With the ball, mobility is essential. If you fix your position with the ball, it is much easier for the opponent.”
Meanwhile Jude Bellingham was used in different positions last season, but Ancelotti continues to keep the Englishman playing close to the goal.
“He will continue to play in front, when we have the ball; When not, he will have to defend. Like everyone. I hope everyone did.”
This means that Rodrygo and Brahim will spend a lot more time on the bench, or the Blancos will be very attacking. As for Mbappe and Vinicius, Rodrygo showed last season during their clash with Manchester City, that having two players playing in similar areas can work, although he saw Vinicius move more inside. It seems that this could be the answer to the many questions that Ancelotti has received.
