Kylian Mbappe is ready to make his debut for Real Madrid in the UEFA Super Cup against Atalanta on Wednesday. Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said Mbappe is in good shape and could play in the match.
“Could play tomorrow,” Ancelotti said at the National Stadium in Warsaw on Tuesday (via ABC)
Mbappe recently joined Madrid after leaving Paris Saint-Germain and has been practicing with the team for a week.
He shared pictures on Instagram from Warsaw, Poland, hinting at his potential debut for Real Madrid.
Fans commented things like “Ballers Swagger and “The Boss”.
Mbappe joins other top forwards like Vinicius Junior and Jude Bellingham at Madrid. Ancelotti mentioned the challenge of managing so many talented players but is confident they will all contribute. Atalanta’s coach, Gian Piero Gasperini, wants Madrid’s best players to be on the field. Atalanta is seen as the underdog but aims to give a strong performance in the Super Cup.
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti talked about the team and Kylian Mbappe
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti dismissed rumors of Vinicius Jr. moving to Saudi Arabia. He said the speculation is unfounded, and Vinicius is focused on helping the team. Ancelotti also talked about Kylian Mbappe joining the team, saying the locker room atmosphere is positive and team-focused.
“Very healthy and very clean (on Madric locker room)” Ancelotti said (via Forbes).
Ancelotti emphasized that there are no big egos, just players committed to the team’s success.
“There are no princes or king. They have been able to combine this quality in the service of the team and that is what we want to achieve this season… Madrid has to win every game. There are many people who think we are the best and it is possible. We have to build the best team and that means working with all the players possible,” Ancelotti added.
Ancelotti acknowledged the challenge of selecting a starting lineup due to the team’s depth. But he noted that all players will contribute throughout the season.
Ancelotti is confident in the squad’s ability to achieve success this season. So, fans are quite excited for Kylian Mbappe’s debut
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