"Real, Mbappe 'Form Degradation Data' ignored and recruited"
Dec 01, 2024
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Real Madrid reportedly ignored reports on their physical condition in the process of recruiting Kylian Mbappe. A series of media outlets in Spain and Britain reported on the 1st (Korea time) that Real Madrid ignored reports that Mbappe's physical ability was deteriorating in the process of recruiting him from Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) last summer.
Mbappe has grown into the world's best striker at PSG, showing a brilliant scoring ability, and decided to go to Real Madrid as an FA shortly after last season. But in Real Madrid superstar Mbappe is struggling. Real Madrid missed a penalty kick in Liverpool's away match in the European Champions League on the 28th and was pointed out as the cause of the 0-2 complete defeat. A sparkling dream is turning into a nightmare. Real Madrid are closely investigating why Mbappe is struggling, but according to statistics so far, Mbappe is clearly behind his teammates in terms of activity.
Mbappe averaged less than 9km in the opening five games, a total of 39km. This is a clear comparison with peers such as Jude Bellingham running more than 10km every race.
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Currently, Real Madrid's leadership is providing active help to Mbappe to overcome fierce competition within the team and restore his skills. Mbappe prefers the left winger position, but he often has to play as a central striker behind Vinicius Jr., the strongest player in that position, and if he is isolated to the front line, he has difficulty breathing with his teammates. Bellingham, who scored 23 goals last season as Ancelotti used Jude Bellingham in a deeper midfielder position for Mbappe, is also struggling.
Ancelotti is using Mbappe (seven goals in 12 games) as his preferred left wing and striker, as Vinicius Jr. (eight goals in 13 games) is currently away due to injury.
Real Madrid legend Gareth Bale was confident of Mbappe's revival, with Real also in third place after Barcelona and Atletico Madrid with nine wins, three draws and one loss in 13 games due to Mbappe's poor performance. "He's the best in the world, and it's only a matter of time before he proves it."
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