Benzema Advises Mbappe on Striker Role

Karim Benzema has advised Kylian Mbappe to adapt to a central striker role at Real Madrid, as he cannot displace Vinicius Junior on the left wing. Since joining from Paris Saint-Germain, Mbappe has scored eight goals in 14 appearances but has struggled recently, netting only once in his last five games. Benzema emphasized that Mbappe is not suited to the number nine position, noting he feels out of place there, which has affected his performance. He pointed out that while Vinicius excels on the left, Mbappe must embrace the new role to succeed at Madrid. Benzema, a former star at the club, warned Mbappe about the pressure of scoring in a competitive environment, especially after a disappointing loss to Barcelona. He encouraged Mbappe to keep working hard to find his scoring touch in this new setup.