Real Madrid are going through a crisis that is putting their season in jeopardy. Despite the arrival of Kylian Mbappé, the team performance hasn't improved as expected. The results are not good, and the tensions within the locker room complicate the situation even more.
A Promising Transfer, but with Little Impact
Kylian Mbappé 's arrival at Real Madrid was considered the big deal of the summer. After years of rumors and failed negotiations, the French striker finally joined the white club.
However, far from becoming the leader who would push the team to glory, Mbappé has shown himself uncomfortable with his role in Ancelotti's system.
The Italian coach has opted to use Mbappé in different positions, including as a center forward, something that doesn't seem to convince the player. Since his arrival, Mbappé has made it clear that he prefers to play as a left winger, where he can exploit his speed and ability in one-on-one situations. But Ancelotti, looking for tactical solutions, insists on other approaches that don't bear the expected results.
The malaise of the “French clan”
Mbappé is not the only one in the Real Madrid locker room who is unhappy. The other French players in the team also have complaints regarding their current situation.
Left-back Ferland Mendy feels singled out. Despite being a regular starter, he is almost always the first to be substituted. This pattern has caused frustration in the player, who feels that he is not receiving the confidence necessary to establish himself in the starting eleven.
Aurélien Tchouaméni has been used on several occasions as a central defender due to the lack of players in that position. Although he does his job, this is not his natural position, and the player perceives it as a setback in his development.
Eduardo Camavinga, for his part, has expressed his displeasure at not being a regular starter. The young midfielder, considered one of the great talents in European soccer, feels that he deserves more minutes in his usual position.
Ancelotti on the tightrope
The outlook for Real Madrid is complicated. Ancelotti, who has been key to the club recent successes, is facing a critical situation. If he fails to turn things around and improve the atmosphere in the locker room, his continuity beyond 2024 is in doubt.
Florentino Pérez, known for taking drastic decisions when the situation demands it, is already evaluating alternatives. The crisis at the club not only jeopardizes the season, but also the immediate future of the project.