Carlo Ancelotti has come to the defence of Real Madrid's new star forward, Kylian Mbappe, who is yet to produce his signature goal-scoring form in the LaLiga. Ancelotti emphasized the importance of team effort and coordination, stating that the lack of compactness and not just individual performance is to be blamed for the team's struggles in finding the back of the net. The Frenchman, who impressed with 44 goals last season for PSG, has only scored once in the ongoing campaign. However, with the manager's faith and support, it is only a matter of time before we see Mbappe's true potential at Real Madrid.
Mbappe Underwhelms Amidst Real Madrid's Goal-Scoring Struggles
Kylian Mbappe, the French prodigy who joined Real Madrid with much fanfare this summer, has yet to live up to expectations in the LaLiga. Despite impressing with 44 goals last season for PSG, Mbappe has only netted once in Real's ongoing campaign.
Manager Carlo Ancelotti has come to Mbappe's defense, emphasizing the need for team effort and coordination. He believes the team's lack of compactness, rather than individual performance, is hindering their ability to score goals.
Background
Mbappe, 23, rose to prominence at PSG, where he developed into one of the most lethal strikers in the world. His prolific goalscoring record and exceptional skills made him a highly coveted player. Real Madrid pursued the Frenchman relentlessly, eventually landing him on a free transfer.
The expectations were high for Mbappe to lead Real's charge in the LaLiga, but so far, he has struggled to adapt to the club's style of play. Real is known for their possession-based approach, while Mbappe's previous experience was more focused on quick transitions and individual brilliance.
FAQs
1. Why is Mbappe struggling to score goals?
Ancelotti attributes Mbappe's lack of goals to the team's overall struggles in finding the back of the net. He believes the team needs to improve their coordination and compactness.
2. Is Mbappe underperforming?
Statistically, yes. Mbappe has only scored once in the LaLiga this season, which falls short of the expectations set upon him.
3. What is Ancelotti doing to help Mbappe?
Ancelotti has publicly defended Mbappe and expressed his faith in the Frenchman's ability. He is working with the team as a whole to improve their attacking cohesion.
4. Is Mbappe's future at Real Madrid in jeopardy?
It is too early to talk about Mbappe's future at Real. Ancelotti has made it clear that he believes in the player, and Mbappe has plenty of time to prove his worth.
5. When can we expect to see Mbappe's true potential at Real Madrid?
It is difficult to predict when Mbappe will regain his goalscoring form, but Ancelotti has assured fans that it is only a matter of time. The manager is confident that Mbappe will eventually showcase his true potential at Real Madrid.
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