Ancelotti Urges Mbappe to Focus on Scoring

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti emphasized that Kylian Mbappe should prioritize scoring goals over pressing to enhance the team's performance, drawing parallels to his previous instructions to Karim Benzema. Despite Mbappe's eight goals in 12 matches this season, the team has struggled to find its best form, currently second in La Liga and facing a challenging rematch against Borussia Dortmund after a surprise loss to Lille in the Champions League. Ancelotti acknowledged that integrating Mbappe has altered the dynamics for Jude Bellingham, who has yet to score this season, but remains valuable for his work ethic. The coach expressed that while the team has had good results, they are not performing at full capacity and need to improve both offensively and defensively. He stated that Real Madrid's playing style suits fast-paced, end-to-end games rather than possession-based strategies, which have been more challenging for the squad. Ancelotti remains confident in the team's talent and believes they will continue to score goals as they work on solidifying their defense.