Ancelotti has pinpointed one reason for Real Madrid's struggles, and that reason is Kylian Mbappé. Mbappé’s limited defensive effort is affecting the team’s balance, creating concern within the Real Madrid locker room.
His reluctance to track back places extra defensive pressure on his teammates, disrupting the team’s organization when recovering possession.
This imbalance particularly impacts players like Jude Bellingham, who are left to cover more ground.
While Real Madrid remains confident in Mbappé’s abilities, they hope he will recognize the need for self-reflection and understand that his role is crucial both in attack and in defense.
