Since his arrival at Real Madrid, Kylian Mbappé has sometimes been criticized for his lack of involvement in defensive tasks. Vinicius Jr also bears the brunt of some reprimands on this subject. But in the Madrid locker room, we believe that players of their caliber don’t really need to defend.
Author of mixed debuts under the colors of Real MadridKylian Mbappé has sometimes been criticized for his lack of intensity and involvement in defensive tasks. Vinicius Jrnot really used to defending either, also had some reprimands on this subject. Their inactivity in defense would unbalance the game Carlo Ancelotti. This would also be partly why the Real Madrid would have more difficulty in the game this season compared to last one. But Federico Valverde believes that the two stars do not really need to work hard in recovering the ball.
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“There are players who don’t really need to defend”
« My opinion is that there are players who don’t really need to defend. It’s good that they help us from time to time, but it’s like defenders: no one expects them to attack for ninety minutes, right? It’s a matter of understanding the game » first explained the midfielder of the Real Madrid in an interview given to France Football.
“I want them to score two or three goals”
« Personally, I don’t mind running for our attackers, so that they benefit. I want them to score two or three goals. I also try to protect our defenders, so that they have a quiet match. That’s it, we in the circles, we just try to make sure that everyone has a good time » then added Federico Valverde. It remains to be seen if Carlo Ancelotti will share his player’s opinion. Kylian Mbappé et Vinicius Jrthey will in any case be delighted with this announcement from the Uruguayan international.
