Real Madrid Confidencial Álvaro Benito Blasts Mbappé and Vini, Points Them Out Without Hesitation: 'The Comfort'
Points Directly to the Two Forwards for Real Madrid's Problems
The hours after a shocking defeat like Real Madrid against Arsenal are usually tough. Not only because of what that 3-0 at the Emirates in the Champions League means. But because the criticism doesn't stop, looking for those to blame for what happened on the field.
Álvaro Benito has been clear as he lashed out at Mbappé and Vini without hesitation in his speech. It was on Cadena Ser where he pointed out that "it's not a thing of today. A good team exposes the shortcomings that Real Madrid has had this season," he noted about Arsenal.
As usual, many spotlights are on Mbappé and Vini and their collaboration when the team doesn't have the ball. "The defensive issue has to do with order, a plan of how I want to defend," Benito continued. And he pointed directly at them by saying that "individual defensive concepts are important, and run, tighten your butt."
The former footballer believes that it is something that has been repeated throughout the season and has not been remedied. And when a strong team like Arsenal has been in front, it has been shown. In fact, he seems to make it clear that this is the great improvement that Real Madrid can have.
Vinicius and Mbappé's Defensive Effort Is Back in Debate
It is not the first time that Mbappé and Vinicius have been criticized for their defensive effort during this season. But Álvaro Benito has been blunt in pointing out that "the ones up front play very comfortably, they don't fight for anything." Something that has been blamed on them until this defeat.
"There have been games where they have allowed the game to turn inside for the opponents. You don't want to work hard, at least don't let the midfielder turn, stand still, even Ronaldo Nazario did it," he continued. Just before also pointing to Ancelotti as part of the blame.
"In today's soccer, comfort is not usually related to success.It's not Ancelotti's fault but it is his responsibility, and the players'" Álvaro Benito continued. To conclude that "a player who wants to be a champion like Vinicius or Mbappé should be the first to take the initiative."
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