French superstar Kylian Mbappe is reportedly feeling completely "fed up" at Real Madrid – this is why.
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The France captain, who was expected to hit the ground running after his arrival, has had what many are calling his worst start to a season in recent memory, netting just eight goals in 15 appearances — a considerable portion of which have come from the penalty spot.
One of the key obstacles to Mbappe's smooth integration into the team has been the continued dominance of Vinícius Júnior on the left wing. It's a position Mbappe himself sees as his own, with the 2018 FIFA World Cup winner adamant that his best performances come from that area of the pitch.
However, with both players now undroppable figures for manager Carlo Ancelotti, the Italian has been forced to deploy Mbappe as the central striker.
According to SPORT, this tactical shift has not gone down well with the 25-year-old. Sources close to the player suggest that Mbappe is growing frustrated with his role as the centre-forward and believes it's limiting his output.
With fewer spaces to exploit in the centre and Real's struggles in creating consistent attacking opportunities from midfield, the Frenchman feels stifled and is reportedly keen to return to his favoured position on the left.
The publication further reveals that neither Ancelotti nor president Florentino Perez are likely to drop Vinícius, leaving Mbappe in a position where he may have to settle for his current role or risk further dissatisfaction.
It remains to be seen whether Mbappe will be able to adapt to his new role or if tensions at the Bernabéu will force further changes.
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For now, the Frenchman's future at the club hangs in the balance, with both his position on the field and his relationship with the coaching staff and his teammates still in question.
