Real Madrid did the work in the summer transfer window. They brought in Kylian Mbappe as a free player from Paris Saint-Germain (PSG). The star French footballer has been in decent form and has scored six goals in 9 matches. However, half of the goals have come from the penalties. He has not stepped up on the big occasions for the Los Blancos. The team is currently second-placed in La Liga with three draws in 8 games.
They are behind their arch-rivals FC Barcelona who has won 7 games and lost one. Carlo Ancelotti’s side lost to LOSC Lille in the UEFA Champions League Matchday 2. Jonathan David’s first-half goal was the difference-maker between the two teams. The Italian manager despite having the most dangerous attacking front, the team is looking lacklustre. The front four of Vinicius, Bellingham, Rodrygo, and Mbappe have not combined well.
Ancelotti has not been able to manage the star cast attacking line-up there have been problems between the footballers. The low block counter-attacking system also has not worked well for the side. He said, on Friday that two of the main factors behind his team’s poor play this season are “lack of intensity in defense and slow ball circulation”.
Carlo Ancelotti’s tactics are too much predictable
Are the opponents reading the tactics of Carlo Ancelotti? Somewhat yes, Ancelotti likes to play in a low-block defense with quick transitions from defense to attack and counterattacks. Despite having pacy wingers the side is missing with a proper No.9 in the box. The left wing has been overloaded with Vini and Mbappe both playing on the same side and having a similar style of gameplay.
Madrid needs to get off their original tactics and Ancelotti needs to find something better to bring out the best in his team. The 65-year-old manager also knows his boys are more capable of the way they are performing in the leagues so far. He needs to buckle up quickly and make the changes needed for the team to win and play good football.
