Carlo Ancelotti’s u-turn: Kylian Mbappe to shine from the left?

Real Madrid head coach Carlo Ancelotti has admitted that Kylian Mbappe’s struggles in a central role have prompted a major tactical rethink.

Following a disappointing start to the season, capped by a missed penalty against Liverpool in midweek, the French superstar is set for a positional shift.

Criticism has mounted since Mbappe’s high-profile summer move from PSG, with many pointing to his discomfort as a center-forward—a role he had previously expressed reservations about. Ancelotti, determined to reignite the spark that made Mbappé one of the world’s most feared attackers, has acknowledged the need for change.

“I think that Mbappe is more at home playing on the left, and Vinicius Junior is coming to realise that he can be very dangerous through the middle,” Ancelotti revealed ahead of Sunday’s LaLiga clash against Getafe.

This tactical tweak could be the key to unlocking Mbappé’s full potential while maximizing Vinícius’ versatility. With Madrid desperate for attacking fluidity, Ancelotti’s U-turn might just define their season.