Real Madrid’s ongoing struggle with injuries has taken another toll, as star winger Vinícius Júnior has been sidelined with a muscle injury. Despite this setback, head coach Carlo Ancelotti has devised a tactical adjustment to compensate for the Brazilian’s absence.
According to Relevo, in Wednesday’s UEFA Champions League clash against Liverpool, Kylian Mbappé will step into Vinícius’s role on the left wing. This decision comes after Mbappé, who joined Real Madrid this season, voiced his discomfort with playing as a central forward, a position he feels does not suit his strengths. For the first time at Real, he will have the chance to showcase his skills from the flank, his preferred attacking position.
To fill the void at the center of the attack, Ancelotti is expected to deploy Jude Bellingham in the striker role. Though primarily a central midfielder, Bellingham has experience in advanced attacking positions from his previous campaigns.
In addition to these adjustments, Real Madrid has received positive news on another front. Earlier today, it was confirmed that Lucas Vázquez has fully recovered from his injury and will be part of the squad for the Liverpool match.
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The match against Liverpool will be a crucial test for Madrid’s adaptability and Ancelotti’s ability to manage his resources amidst the team’s persistent injury issues.
