Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has identified four players who he believes are not performing at the expected level. Florentino Pérez is already aware of the Italian manager's concerns. He has pointed out the decline of four of his main stars.
Real Madrid in general is going through a difficult time and the coach is aware that these players are not going through their best moment. For Carlo Ancelotti, these players not only face a physical challenge, but also a lack of effectiveness at key moments. It is a situation that worries both the coach and the club board.
Kylian Mbappé's Misery Has Company
Kylian Mbappé arrived at Real Madrid with the expectation of being the team's offensive leader. However, at the start of the season showed a performance below expectations. Carlo Ancelotti has highlighted that this lack of level is affecting the results of the team, which needs its stars to compete at their best.
Mbappé hasn't only failed at key moments but is also showing signs of fatigue and a lack of freshness in his game. Ancelotti is aware that, without his best version, the team loses a lot of its ability to finish plays. The situation is becoming increasingly critical for the club.
However, in addition to the Frenchman, Vinícius Júnior, Jude Bellingham and Tchouaméni are also showing very poor performances. Carlo Ancelotti knows this but continues to trust his old lineup. For his part, Florentino won't be so permissive.
Kylian Mbappé, Jude Bellingham, Vinícius Júnior and Tchouaméni: Marked
In addition to Kylian Mbappé, Ancelotti has also singled out Jude Bellingham, Vinícius Júnior and Tchouaméni. Bellingham was one of the most promising transfers of the club. However, his performances have been hampered by a combination of fitness problems and a lack of adaptation this 2024/25 season. Ancelotti had hoped the English midfielder would offer more solutions at critical moments, something that hasn't happened so far.
Tchouaméni, who had come in to provide balance in midfield, is also not at his best. Carlo Ancelotti had been counting on the Frenchman to be a key piece in the containment and distribution of play. Instead, his decline has impacted Real Madrid's stability in general. The lack of balance in midfield has caused defensive issues and has affected the team's overall performance.
Finally, Vinícius Júnior seems to be more focused on the off-field. He isn't performing well on the field and is only the protagonist when talking about controversies. We'll see what happens with his future, as Saudi Arabia has already knocked on his door.