Madrid will play the European Super Cup final against Italian side Atalanta Bergamo on Wednesday. Kylian Mbappé should take advantage of the opportunity to break in his new jersey.
Published on 08/14/2024 12:02
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Kylian Mbappé during training ahead of the European Super Cup final on August 13, 2024. (SERGEI GAPON / AFP)
Kylian Mbappé only resumed training last Wednesday, which did not prevent Carlo Ancelotti from calling him up for the European Super Cup final against Atalanta Bergamo, on Wednesday 14 August in Warsaw. In this match which pits the winner of the Champions League against the winner of the Europa League every year, the Italian coach of Real Madrid should allow him, at the very least, to come on during the game, and thus be able to play his first minutes in Madrid colours. An event awaited by millions of merengue fans.
With barely a week of preparation under his belt, Kylian Mbappé had little time to try to find automatisms with his new teammates. The captain of the French team benefited from additional rest this summer after a disappointing Euro, played in Germany. Real did not wait for him and has already played three friendlies without him, including two with another recruit, the young Brazilian prodigy Endrick.
“We can’t think that Mbappé or Endrick can adapt in five days but we will do it little by little, over time”
Carlo Ancelotti, Real Madrid coach
press conference
From its first appearance in the “White House”, Mbappé can win a trophy there. “This is what his life will be like in the white club, the most demanding in the world”warns the sports daily As. The former Parisian must now find his place in the middle of Vinicius, Rodrygo, Bellingham or Güler. The question of the formula remains to be determined. The Spanish press is counting on a 4-3-3 this season. Vinicius on the left, Rodrygo on the right and Mbappé in the center, it will be necessary to invent a new name for this trident, a few years after the BBC (Bale, Benzema, Cristiano Ronaldo).
While praising his “qualities” on “serenity” and his “dedication”the Real coach recalls that the French striker “will have to adapt to this team, like everyone else”while being certain that he “will do a good job.” In the meantime, Kylian Mbappé will have to seize every minute of the European Super Cup to try to reassure both his club and his fans about his physical condition, after a particularly trying season.
