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Carlo Ancelotti is taking on the challenge of integrating Kylian Mbappe into Real Madrid’s already star-studded squad for the upcoming season.
Mbappe, who arrived on a free transfer from Paris Saint-Germain at the start of June, was formally presented as a Real Madrid player; much to the delight of 80,000 fans at the Santiago Bernabeu.
Despite his high-profile arrival, Mbappe will not join the team on their preseason tour of the United States, as he is on a post-Euro 2024 holiday.
Ancelotti, however, is undeterred by this and is focused on ensuring that Mbappe hits the ground running when he returns.
The Italian has expressed his commitment to finding a suitable place for Mbappe within Real Madrid’s formidable attack, which already includes talents like Vinicius, Rodrygo, and Jude Bellingham.
“We’ll put him somewhere, I’ll find him a place. “It is my responsibility to find a place for Mbappe”, Ancelotti confidently stated at the Giffoni Film Festival.
Bellingham, last season’s breakout star, played a pivotal role in Real Madrid’s treble-winning campaign. Ancelotti praised the English midfielder’s rise, attributing his success to genetics and hard work. This season, the challenge lies in how Ancelotti will integrate Mbappe into a system that has already proven successful.
Mbappe with Real Madrid President Florentino Pérez
Real Madrid’s tactical setup
The potential lineup for the 2024-25 season suggests that Thibaut Courtois will remain the first-choice goalkeeper; backed by a defense featuring Antonio Rudiger and Eder Militao as the central pairing. Dani Carvajal will likely continue his role on the right. Meanwhile, Ferland Mendy will hold the left-back position until Alphonso Davies potentially joins next summer.
The midfield will need adjustments following Toni Kroos’s retirement. Jude Bellingham is likely to drop deeper, accompanied by Federico…
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Author : Martina Alcheva
Publish date : 2024-07-21 18:22:26
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