Real Madrid encouraged to make a daring choice about Kylian Mbappé

Kylian Mbappé’s start at Real Madrid has been challenging. The former Paris Saint-Germain star has faced tough criticism after several difficult games.Despite solid stats—eight goals and two assists in 14 matches across competitions—he has struggled to adapt to Real Madrid’s playing style. His first El Clásico was disappointing, with Madrid suffering a 4-0 defeat to Barcelona at the Santiago Bernabéu on October 26.The challenges persisted in Tuesday night’s 3-1 home loss to AC Milan in the UEFA Champions League, marking consecutive home defeats with a combined score of 7-1. In both games, PSG’s all-time top scorer had trouble making an impact.Calls are growing for Real Madrid to consider benching Mbappé.Many PSG fans know Mbappé prefers not to play as a No. 9. A pundit suggests Real Madrid must decide: either let him play on the left wing, where he’s more comfortable, or consider the bench, as Vinicius Jr. currently occupies that role.“I’ve been saying for months: Mbappé will never be a No. 9,” RMC Sport’s Daniel Riolo stated. “So it’s either the left wing or the bench. And with Vinicius’s form, it has to be the bench.”Karim Benzema, who scored 354 goals in 648 appearances for Real Madrid, believes there’s a clear reason for Mbappé’s struggles in Spain. In a recent interview with El Chiringuito TV, Benzema shared his perspective on his fellow Frenchman’s challenges in Madrid.“For me, Mbappé is not a No. 9. He’s a left winger,” Benzema said. “But the issue is that Vinicius Jr. plays on the left. Mbappé knows the pressure at Real Madrid—if you go two or three games without scoring, they’ll be on your case.“He needs to get used to this pressure. He has to show up in every match and score because he was brought in specifically to score goals.”