Last season, Luis Enrique assured that his PSG would be better without Kylian Mbappé. We cannot prove him wrong since the Ile -de -France residents became European champions, they who could also become world champions on Sunday in the event of a victory against Chelsea during the World Cups organized by FIFA. In Madrid for a year now, KM9 has experienced ups and downs. But unlike France, where he was rather spared when he was playing in the capital's club, the Spanish press does not hesitate to point the finger. This was the case during his first very shy steps. He was then praised at the beginning of 2025 when he chained the goals. This summer, he didn't really impress in the United States. Without wanting to find him excuses, he was the victim of an acute lightning gastroenteritis which made him lose 6 pounds in a few days.
Despite everything, it was 100% to face Paris, where it was not really up to par. The Frenchman did not do the defensive work, especially at the pressing level, requested by Xabi Alonso. Vinicius Jr is in the same case. The two stars have been criticized since Wednesday evening. And the Iberian press continues this Friday. There Chain ser written about them: “The players did not want or could not run. He therefore believes that the main task of Xabi Alonso in his new Real Madrid will be to make the duo Vinicius-Mbappé compatible within the attack of Chamartín. Vinicius Jr. hoped to shine again in the United States, but the Brazilian scored only one goal and issued that a decisive pass in six games. Mbappé, who played 62 minutes in three games, scored a goal and delivered a assist. ” A meager review. In Catalonia, Sport Do not deprive themselves to cut them and indicate the project of galactics collapses.
The press still loads Mbappé and Vini Jr
“The defeat requires several reflections from the staff and the club. Perhaps the most important (and probably the most worrying) is the one that invites us to think that the two big stars of the team, Vinicius JR and Kylian Mbappé, are not compatible. The debate takes place in the street, in Real Madrid, but also in the club (…) The experience of Xabi Alonso who gathered them in a trident with Gonzalo García only highlighted some of the problems that the team encounters when the two are on the field. A little over a year ago, while Mbappé had not yet signed for Real Madrid, there was already serious doubts about how the two men could condition on the ground. At that time, there was no doubt that Vinicius was the Lord and the Master of the left wing, from where he threatened as the most unbalanced footballer in the world. “
Sport continues: “However, the PSG player had repeatedly declared that the left winger was his favorite post, in front of the center-forward. The controversy was at PSG and also in the French national team. A year and a few months later, the debate is no longer in the positions of both parties. Vinicius is a holder on the left and Mbappé in the center of the attack. The question is now whether Xabi Alonso's Real Madrid can have two players on the field that barely put pressure on the opponent. Mbappé and Vinicius both adopted a star role that does not benefit the collective. They walk on the ground while waiting for the ball to reach them so that, yes, they try to shine in offensive actions. When the Frenchman was sick and it was Gonzalo who remained with the Brazilian at the avant-garde of the team, the defensive performances of the white team improved considerably. ”
Xabi Alonso will raise their tone with its stars
The Catalan media, which also evokes an unrecognizable Jude Bellingham, talks about the concern of Real Madrid. The club will meet with its stars. Regarding Vinicius JR, the goal is to know what is happening to him and knowing his projects for the future while an extension is in the pipes. The beach bar However, said in the night that the Brazilian did not receive a management from the management and that he is not in a hurry to extend. For his part, Sport explains that the leaders believe that it will have to change this season if he wishes to register over time in Madrid. His case is clearly a question. Xabi Alonso, who will meet him individually as well as Mbappé, intends to make the most of it. He expects more investment from his offensive players. And he is ready to harden the tone, he who took his marks and observed during the tournament in the United States.
“Those in front do not run. Madrid is better prepared tactically, but those in front must work (…) Xabi Alonso will not be silent from August. The one who works plays, and the one who does not work, goes on the bench “explained journalist Edu Aguirre, who follows Real Madrid for The beach bar. The former Leverkusen coach is not happy with what he has seen and he intends to use the big means so that the players adhere to his playing philosophy. There will be no preferential treatment. If a player, regardless of his status does not respect, not his instructions, he will be on the bench. A firm and radical method that contrasts with that of Carlo Ancelotti. Kylian Mbappé and Vinicius Jr are warned, Xabi Alonso will let anything go by. He is ready to send everyone to the bench, including his two stars.
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