Mbappe must change

Kylian Mbappe, the crown jewel of modern football, has carved his name into the history books with his dazzling performances on the international stage, winning hearts at two World Cups. However, the French striker’s club career paints an incomplete picture.

The spectacular goals, the magical dribbling and the irreplaceable role in the blue shirt cannot hide the fact that Mbappe is still on the way to conquering the most prestigious titles at the club level, especially the Champions League silver cup and the prestigious Ballon d'Or. With his natural talent, Mbappe now faces the most important turning point in his career: either change to adapt, or accept missing out on great opportunities that are calling.

Unanswered Questions

During his time at PSG, Mbappe naturally became the soul of the team. Continuous goals and explosive moments helped the Parc des Princes club dominate Ligue 1 absolutely. However, the dream of conquering Europe is still a concern. Although Mbappe cannot be completely blamed for PSG's lack of Champions League titles, no one can deny that his talent deserves to shine on a bigger, more competitive stage.

This past summer, Mbappe made a landmark decision to leave Paris to join Real Madrid, the Spanish giants with a glorious history in European football. At the Bernabeu, he brought with him the hope of a new challenge, an environment that could help him reach heights that he had not been able to reach at PSG.

Mbappe's first season at Madrid has not been a failure, with 33 goals in 50 games, not a bad number. However, the fact that Real Madrid are losing steam in the La Liga title race with Barcelona and facing certain difficulties in the Champions League raises doubts. Is PSG really the "shackle" holding back Mbappe's career, or is his style of play creating barriers for the team?

Since Mbappe left, PSG under Luis Enrique have undergone an incredible transformation. They have become a cohesive unit, pressing hard, coordinating well and promoting defensive discipline.

Mbappe's Real Madrid were eliminated in the Champions League quarter-finals.

PSG are no longer a one-man team, but have returned to an intelligent and effective collective style of play, where every individual contributes to the overall success. Real Madrid, on the other hand, are struggling to build a cohesive squad, having to find a way to balance the personalities and outstanding talents of Mbappe, Vinicius Jr, Jude Bellingham and Rodrygo.

Real Madrid’s lack of cohesion in their play was exposed in their defeat to Arsenal in the Champions League. Carlo Ancelotti’s free-flowing style of play, once a strength, has become disorganized and ineffective. Mbappe, despite his superb attacking qualities, has struggled to fit into the system as expected.

Mbappe's season at Real Madrid bears a striking resemblance to Cristiano Ronaldo's return to Manchester United. Ronaldo scored 23 goals that season, and Mbappe has not been far behind with 33 this season. Yet, a paradox has emerged: despite the impressive statistics of the two superstars, both Manchester United and Real Madrid have finished worse than they did before their return.

Both teams lacked a connection in their play, and Mbappe’s creative contributions, like Ronaldo’s, seemed isolated. With just four assists this season, Mbappe’s ability to create goalscoring opportunities for his teammates has been worryingly limited.

The bottleneck that needs to be broken

One of the obvious issues with Mbappe’s play at Real Madrid is his lack of contribution off the ball. Despite being known for his intelligent movement and ability to create space for his teammates, against Arsenal, Mbappe failed to demonstrate these qualities effectively. This was made all the more worrying by his lack of defensive involvement.

It's time for Mbappe to change.

Statistics show that in his last three seasons at PSG, Mbappe had just three tackles in 28 Champions League matches. This season, that number has only increased to seven in 14 matches at Real Madrid.

This difference becomes even more evident when compared to the current PSG, a team with incredible discipline and efficiency. They have not only regained their form but have become a truly strong team, with a consensus in every phase of the game, from attack to defense.

Mbappe remains one of the brightest stars in world football. 12 goals in 14 World Cup games, and an undisputed presence in the last two World Cups, prove it. However, at club level, despite his goalscoring exploits and superb skills, major honours like the Champions League and the Ballon d'Or have eluded him.

The worrying thing is that if Mbappe does not make adjustments in his playing style and contribute more comprehensively to the team's overall play, his chances of reaching the heights he has always dreamed of will become increasingly slim. The French striker is entering the prime of his career, and the decisions he makes in the near future will be crucial.

The question is: Can Mbappe adapt and improve himself to reach his full potential, or will he let golden opportunities pass him by regrettably?

This is a crucial moment for Mbappe to re-evaluate his career path. He has the potential to become one of the greatest players in history, but to achieve that, he needs to step out of his comfort zone, overcome his current limitations and become a complete player who contributes to every aspect of the game.

The gamble at Real Madrid could be a golden opportunity, but if Mbappe fails to change, it could also be a regrettable setback in his illustrious career.

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