Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti had a surprising response when asked about where will Kylian Mbappe start for the side from the new season.
Real Madrid have finally completed their Galactico signing of superstar Kylian Mbappe for a free transfer from Paris Saint Germain (PSG) and unveiled him as a new Los Blancos player with a grand presentation at the Santiago Bernabeu last week.
As Kylian Mbappe joins Real Madrid there are question marks over where the superstar will play in the attack with his preferred postition of left wing already occupied by Ballon D’or favourite Vinicius Jr. When asked about where will Kylian Mbappe play for Real Madrid, manager Carlo Ancelotti had a surprising response.
Carlo Ancelotti’s surprising to response to where Kylian Mbappe will play
Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has a reputation of keeping his squad flexible and managing to get the best out of his players away from there preferred positios.
Carlo Ancelotti did the same by starting Jude Bellingham in attack last season and slotting Aurelien Tchouameni as one of the main centre backs for Real Madrid.
As it turns out, Carlo Ancelotti has a surprise once again for Real Madrid fans as when asked about where Kylian Mbappe will play, the Italian manager was frank in his response to admit that he hasn’t yet decided where Mbappe will play.
“Kylian Mbappé’s position? We will put him somewhere. I will find him a place,” joked Carlo Ancelotti.
Carlo Ancelotti has been praised over the years for his fluid approach and he certainly would set up Real Madrid’s attack in a versatile manner.
Where will Kylian Mbappe play for Real Madrid?
There remains no doubt that Vinicius Jr is going to be starting on the left wing spot for Real Madrid which is also Mbappe’s preferred position.
Given Toni Kroos’ retirement, Jude Bellingham is expected to drop back to midfield for Real Madrid alongside Fede Valverde and either of Aurelien Tchouameni or Eduardo Camavinga.
This will open room for Kylian Mbappe to start at the centre forward spot with Rodrygo starting on the right wing.