‘Dropping Mbappe isn’t an possibility… Bellingham might need to present method a bit and play in a job that he hasn’t been used to since he joined Actual Madrid’ Michael Owen and Guillem Balague try to unravel the Galacticos puzzle
Actual Madrid’s attacking choices this season are frankly ridiculous, with Los Blancos having added Kylian Mbappe and Enrick to their squad over the summer season. The forwards have joined an already harmful roster of purpose scorers, together with Jude Bellingham, Vinicius Jr and Rodrygo.
The burning query now could be how – or even when – all of Mbappe, Vinicius, Bellingham, Endrick and Rodrygo can play collectively. Actual Madrid supervisor Carlo Ancelotti discovered success final season taking part in a 4-4-2 diamond, typically switching to 4-3-3. However there merely isn’t room for each member of that quintet in his frontline. Spanish soccer knowledgeable Guillem Balague believes that the errors of historical past should be realized.
“The unique Galacticos workforce usually featured all of Zidane, Ronaldo, Raul, Figo and Beckham – and Roberto Carlos bombed ahead as properly,” he recollects. “President Florentino Perez demanded that his gems play each match. It was an exciting spectacle when it clicked, however they had been defensively weak and received little silverware. Ancelotti must discover a higher steadiness with this workforce.”
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When all are match and firing, sacrifices will certainly must be made. One man, nevertheless, could also be exempt. “Dropping Mbappe isn’t an possibility,” says Balague. “He arrives as one of many best gamers on the planet – a switch years within the making. He’ll in all probability begin at centre-forward with a Brazilian on both facet. Vinicius Jr is simply too good to depart out on the left-hand facet. That leaves Rodrygo and Endrick preventing it out on the appropriate.
“You additionally must consider Actual Madrid’s different kids, akin to Arda Guler, who had an excellent Euro 2024 with Turkey. He’ll additionally combat for recreation time. However Mbappe is nailed on, I imagine.”
What, then, of Bellingham, who shone in a complicated central position final season? Having beforehand starred as a midfielder for Dortmund, the 21-year-old might be moved again alongside the likes of Eduardo Camavinga, Tchouameni and Valverde. That swap can be made smoother by the latest retirement of veteran playmaker Toni Kroos and the declining powers of Modric, who turned 39 in early September.
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“The arrival of Mbappe means Jude might need to present method a bit and play in a job that he hasn’t been used to taking part in since he joined Actual Madrid,” says Owen, who scored 16 occasions in 45 appearances for the membership. “I believe he’ll be extra box-to-box now – extra of a midfielder. His numbers when it comes to objectives and assists will endure, however the workforce could be higher for it total.”
Kylian Mbappe was unveiled at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on July 16, 2024 (Picture credit score: Getty Pictures)
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