‘I prefer Mbappe Scores Goals’ – Real Madrid coach, Ancelotti

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti has advised Kylian Mbappé to prioritize goal-scoring rather than pressing, emphasizing the importance of his attacking contributions to the team.

Speaking at a press conference on Monday, ahead of Tuesday’s Champions League showdown against Borussia Dortmund, Ancelotti reaffirmed that the role of the central striker within the squad remains unchanged.

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So far this season, Mbappé has netted eight goals for Madrid in 12 matches across all competitions. In comparison, Barcelona’s Robert Lewandowski has scored 14 times in the same number of appearances.

“I prefer that (Mbappe) scores goals than he presses,” Ancelotti told a news conference.

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“The central striker position in our team has not changed, I ask him the same I asked of Karim (Benzema, who left in 2023).

“To be well positioned and to be ready every time we get the ball back to make a rapid transition.”

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