December 11, 2024 at 9:52 PM

Fabio Cannavaro Criticizes Carlo Ancelotti for Mismanaging Kylian Mbappé

Italian football legend Fabio Cannavaro attributes Kylian Mbappé's recent decline at Real Madrid to manager Carlo Ancelotti's failure to utilize him effectively.

Fabio Cannavaro Criticizes Carlo Ancelotti for Mismanaging Kylian Mbappé

Fabio Cannavaro, the former Italian national team star, has expressed concerns over Kylian Mbappé's performance at Real Madrid, attributing the French forward's struggles to manager Carlo Ancelotti's tactical decisions.

In an interview with Tuttosport, Cannavaro remarked, 'Mbappé is facing challenges adapting to the team, a situation previously experienced by players like David Beckham and Luis Figo. In my view, this issue stems from Ancelotti's inability to position Mbappé correctly within the squad.'

Cannavaro emphasized that Mbappé's strength lies in his dribbling and pace, stating, 'His greatest asset is his ability to carry the ball forward, but he is not a central striker. At Real Madrid, he is being deployed out of position.'

These comments come amid Real Madrid's efforts to defend their UEFA Champions League title under a new competition format, which Cannavaro believes presents additional challenges for the club.