Benzema Advice for Mbappe to Shine at Madrid

 

Benzema Advice for Mbappe to Shine at Madrid

Gol Corner  – Karim Benzema has shared some candid advice for Kylian Mbappe to unlock his full potential at Real Madrid: focus on becoming a true central striker, not just a left winger. The former Madrid star, who played for Los Blancos from 2009 to 2023, recently dropped these insights on the Spanish TV show El Chiringuito.

 

A Change in Role: From Winger to Number Nine

 

Now at Al Ittihad, Benzema suggested that Mbappe be successful at Madrid would come with changing his mind and position. As further explained by Benzema, Mbappe could not fully express his talent in the club if he insisted on playing as a left winger because that position belonged to Vinicius Junior.

Don't give it up, because I don't think that he will force Vinicius to the change of position, Vinicius ismomentarily the best player in the world" underlined Benzema, while underlining the aspect of team dynamics and pecking order for that matter at Madrid.

“Mbappe needs to realize that today, he is a number nine and should forget about the left wing for a while,” Benzema advised.

 

Mbappe Stats and Struggles

 

While Mbappe's numbers this season are respectable-eight goals and two assists in 14 appearances-there's a sense that he hasn't yet hit top gear at Madrid. It took him four matches to score his first LaLiga goal, and he was noticeably subdued during the 0-4 loss to Barcelona in late October.

Data from Transfermarkt supports Benzema's claim: through these seven seasons at PSG, Mbappe has played as a CF a total of 187 times compared to a left winger 71 times. This positional switch could make all the difference. For the French national team, too, 20 of his 48 goals have come when he played as the main striker, proving that he’s comfortable in that role.

 

Madrid is Not PSG: The Pressure is On

 

Benzema emphasized that playing for Real Madrid is a different beast compared to PSG.The level of scrutiny, the expectation, and relentless pressure from the fans and media make for a very unforgiving environment in which only the toughest blossom.

People expect much from him, and he's under tremendous pressure-it's not Paris Saint-Germain, noted Benzema. It’s a reminder that while Mbappe may have excelled in Ligue 1, LaLiga and the unique culture at Madrid demand even more.

 

Golden ball, Karim Benzema.

Why Benzema Advice Matters

 

Karim Benzema knows of what he speaks. At Madrid, he went from being the complementary piece beside Cristiano Ronaldo to eventually the main attacking force himself. His experience and understanding of Madrid’s demands give weight to his words.

The adaptation of Mbappe to the number-nine role is not just plunging the ball into the opponent's netting; it's taking ownership of the role of commanding the attack. With Vinicius Junior lighting up the left wing, the center-forward role is where Mbappe could truly carve out his legacy at Madrid.

 

The Takeaway for Mbappe

 

And that may prove to be his turning point toward superstardom in Madrid if Mbappe were to heed this advice. He would be playing to his strengths as the central striker and would be living up to the high bar set for the goal machine Los Blancos desperately need.

Whether he makes that shift or not, it's probably anyone's guess, but one thing is clear: putting more focus on being a true number nine might just be the key if Mbappe wants to be an undisputed star in Madrid.

 

 

 

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