According to a recent report, Carlo Ancelotti has reportedly pinpointed a key player he sees as the main issue behind Real Madrid’s struggles this season.
Last season, Real Madrid had a remarkable run, clinching both the La Liga and Champions League titles.
They finished 10 points clear of Barcelona in the league and secured their 15th European title with a victory over Borussia Dortmund at Wembley…Continue Reading
However, this season has not gone as smoothly, despite the high-profile addition of Kylian Mbappe, who joined on a free transfer over the summer.
Although Mbappe has scored eight goals in various competitions, Real Madrid trails Barcelona in La Liga.
Their Champions League campaign has also been off to a rocky start, with the team already suffering a loss.
According to Spanish source Relevo, Ancelotti is concerned about Mbappe’s lack of defensive effort when the team is out of possession, seeing it as a significant factor in their current difficulties.
After recent defeats to Lille and Barcelona, Ancelotti has been trying to diagnose the reasons for the team’s performance drop from last season.
The report suggests that Mbappe’s minimal defensive contributions, such as covering only eight kilometers in their 4-0 loss to Barcelona in El Clasico, are creating an imbalance that affects the entire squad.
The team is reportedly frustrated with Mbappe’s unwillingness to engage defensively, and Jude Bellingham is noted as one of the players most impacted by this tactical imbalance.
In matches like those against Borussia Dortmund and Barcelona, where Real struggled, players were seen having heated discussions on the field in an attempt to resolve these issues.
Ancelotti is now focused on addressing these tactical problems as Real Madrid prepares for upcoming games against AC Milan and Osasuna.
