Real Madrid Coach Carlo Ancelotti said he was not worried about Kylian Mbappescored after the striker failed to score in a second consecutive LaLiga match.
Mbappé joined Madrid on a five-year contract this summer and opened his account for the club in the UEFA Super Cup win over Atalanta earlier this month.
However, the LaLiga champions’ 3-0 win at the Bernabéu against The real Valladolid On Sunday, Mbappé was substituted in the 86th minute, after his second match of the tournament without scoring.
“That makes me very happy. I started the game at the Bernabéu with a win and we got the three points,” Mbappé told Real Madrid TV after the match.
“It was a great night. The fans were great. We wanted to win the first game. [here]. It’s a dream to play in this stadium, but we have another game on Thursday and we want to win again.”
Midfielder Federico Valverde put Madrid ahead after half-time and made a substitution Brahim Diaz scored a second goal, before Mbappé came on as a substitute. End scored his first goal for the club in the 96th minute.
Speaking at his post-match press conference, Ancelotti denied that playing Mbappé as a centre-forward instead of on the left wing was limiting his ability to contribute to the team.
“No, I don’t think so at all,” said Ancelotti.[Mbappé] is an excellent striker, he is very fast, he moves well without the ball.
“He had three chances. I think from that position he will score, like he always scores. I don’t think he has to play on the left or the right. He will score.”
Ancelotti also praised Endrick, who signed for Madrid this summer after turning 18.
“He looked good,” said Ancelotti. “He has great potential and with the goal he showed all his qualities. He had good control and a good shot.
“He’s a centre-forward. In tight spaces, he’s very, very dangerous.”
Madrid’s win over Valladolid follows a 1-1 away draw with Real Mallorca on the opening weekend of the LaLiga season, as they look to defend their title.
The team currently has no midfielders. Jude Bellingham And Eduardo Camavingaboth were injured, while the defender Ferland Mendy was suspended for the match against Valladolid.
Madrid will travel to Las Palmas on Thursday, before the event Real Betis next weekend
