sportbible homepage
sportbible homepage
  • Football
  • Boxing
  • UFC
  • Home
  • Football
    • Premier League
    • Champions League
    • World Cup
    • England
    • Transfer News
    • Manchester United
    • Liverpool
    • Arsenal
    • Real Madrid
    • Barcelona
  • Formula 1
    • Red Bull
    • Ferrari
    • McLaren
    • Mercedes
    • Max Verstappen
    • Lewis Hamilton
    • Lando Norris
    • George Russell
    • Charles Leclerc
  • Boxing
  • UFC
  • More Sport
    • Tennis
    • Golf
    • NBA
    • NFL
    • Darts
    • Athletics
    • Rugby
    • Wrestling
  • Advertise
  • Terms
  • Privacy & Cookies
  • License Our Content
  • About Us & Contact
  • Jobs
  • Latest
  • Archive
  • Topics A-Z
  • Authors
Facebook
Instagram
X
Snapchat
TikTok
Threads
YouTube
Submit Your Content Here
  • LADbible
  • Tyla
  • GAMINGbible
  • LADbible Group
  • UNILAD
  • FOODbible
  • UNILAD Tech
Real Madrid have already made their minds up on Kylian Mbappe after claims he cannot play alongside Vinicius Jr

Home> Football> La Liga> Real Madrid

Published 17:36 7 Nov 2024 GMT

Real Madrid have already made their minds up on Kylian Mbappe after claims he cannot play alongside Vinicius Jr

The decision has been made.

Tom Jenkins

Tom Jenkins

google discoverFollow us on Google Discover

Real Madrid have been very clear on their position following questions over whether Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Jr can play alongside each other.

Mbappe finally made the switch to the Bernabeu over the summer with the French international leaving PSG as a free agent following the expiration of his contract.

Madrid were crowned Champions League and La Liga champions last season, so the addition of Mbappe almost seemed unfair on everyone else.

However, the 25-year-old's start to life in Madrid hasn't exactly been ideal, with just six goals (three penalties) in 10 La Liga appearances as Madrid sit nine points adrift of Barcelona.

Advert

Mbappe has played predominantly through the middle with Vinicius Jr on the left despite it being the World Cup winner's more favoured position.

With the results not coming for Carlo Ancelotti and the staggering Mbappe reportedly getting frustrated with his role in the side, there are serious questions to be asked at Madrid.

Considering the time and effort it took to secure Mbappe's services, it is of paramount importance that Madrid find a way to get the best out of their Galacticos and Spanish radio presenter Manu Carreño has revealed the talk on the inside.

"At the club, they are the first to know that something is happening. The feeling is that the solution does not seem easy and I don't know what magic wand Ancelotti will have, because he is usually an expert in this type of solution," Carreño said via El Larguero.

"The team does not run, does not defend, they are not supportive... and Ancelotti, if you are missing the engine room driver, then you can tell me..."

Despite Mbappe's introduction seemingly making Madrid a worse team, Carreño insisted that no matter what happens Madrid will prioritise their new signing.

Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Jr for Real Madrid- Getty
Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Jr for Real Madrid- Getty

"Real Madrid's sporting project will revolve around Kylian Mbappé in the coming years." For this reason, he comments that "maybe a decision has to be made in the summer, and we will see what happens with Vinicius," Carreño continued.

"They are good players and they should understand each other, but there is concern at the club because the solution is not going to be easy."

The pressure will continue to rise on Ancelotti if he fails to unlock his new attack, particularly after the club's 3-1 home defeat to AC Milan on Tuesday.

Featured Image Credit: Getty

Topics: Real Madrid, Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Jr, Carlo Ancelotti, Champions League, La Liga

Tom Jenkins
Tom Jenkins

Tom Jenkins is a Social Editor and Journalist for SPORTBible. Specialises in Football and F1 but has experience covering a variety of sports such as MMA, Boxing and Cricket. Suffers weekly as an Evertonian.

X

@tomjenkns

Recommended reads

David Munyua and Peter Wachiuri interview: 'We wish for major PDC players to come and visit Kenya'Getty / Instagram/@wachiuridartsMark Selby lifts lid on backstage talks over Crucible as landmark agreement reachedGettyBarry Hearn sends message to Ronnie O'Sullivan over snooker future as Crucible prediction madeGettyTyson Fury explains why his 14-year-old son Prince has “no choice” but to become a boxerGetty

Advert

Choose your content:

13 mins ago
an hour ago
4 hours ago
5 hours ago
  • CBS Sports
    13 mins ago

    Thierry Henry walks off CBS set after Jamie Carragher tells Peter Schmeichel to 'leave it'

    Henry walked off during a disagreement between Carragher and Schmeichel.

    Football
  • Getty
    an hour ago

    QUIZ: Can you name every Champions League winner?

    As the Champions League final approaches, we're challenging you to name every team to win the historic competition.

    Football
  • Getty
    4 hours ago

    Liverpool prepared to complete outrageous swap deal with Real Madrid after PSG defeat

    Arne Slot's side fell to a 2-0 defeat in Paris on Wednesday.

    Football
  • Getty
    5 hours ago

    James Maddison responds to viral video of his physical condition after 247 days out

    Maddison has been out of action since August with an ACL injury.

    Football
  • Vinicius Jr Reveals the Only Club He’d Leave Real Madrid For
  • Vinicius Jr Called Out For First Post Since Xabi Alonso Exit From Real Madrid
  • Real Madrid star 'refusing to play for club again' because of Jude Bellingham as worrying rift revealed
  • Gianluca Prestianni could sue Vinicius and Kylian Mbappe following UEFA racism investigation