Mbappe has never considered himself a striker. In fact, over the years, whether wearing the number 7 shirt at PSG or the number 10 shirt for the French national team, he has always tended to drop deep and participate more in building the play.
Mbappe's desire has even been controversial. In the French national team, coach Deschamps almost always places a real "number 9" (Giroud or Benzema) playing above him.
At PSG, the relationship between Mbappe and coach Christophe Galtier became tense when he insisted on playing him as the highest striker. Mbappe had to sarcastically call himself a "pivot" on social media.
For Luis Enrique, things are a little different. He still puts Mbappe in the No. 9 position, but as a "false No. 9". The French star is given complete freedom of movement, a compromise Enrique accepts in exchange for goals.
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Mbappe has never considered himself a striker. |
"Having a player who moves around at will means there are situations I can't control," Enrique admitted. "Next year, I will control everything." And then Mbappe left PSG.
At Real Madrid, Mbappe had to face the reality that Vinicius was the undisputed master of the left wing. He started as a centre-forward, but coach Ancelotti gradually gave him the freedom to roam across the attacking front.
His explosion in 2025, with the La Liga top scorer title and European Golden Shoe, showed that Mbappe can shine anywhere. Now, under Xabi Alonso and the number 10 shirt on his back, Mbappe's role has become even clearer.
Alonso's philosophy, which emphasizes ball control, dominance in midfield and freedom for the attacking trio, seems to be the perfect fit for a Mbappe who is at the peak of his career and wants to be central to his team's play.
Source: https://znews.vn/real-madrid-giai-phong-mbappe-post1571749.html
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