Coach Carlo Ancelotti confirmed that Kylian Mbappe is in the best shape and can play in the European Super Cup match against Atalanta.
Real Madrid will kick off the new season with a match against Atalanta in the European Super Cup. This is not only considered a test after a successful season for Los Blancos, but it is also an opportunity for fans to see superstar Kylian Mbappe debut in a new shirt for the first time .
Before the important match above, coach Carlo Ancelotti affirmed that Mbappe and other players are in the best physical condition and can completely play.
The Italian tactician shared: “Mbappe has arrived and settled well, like the other players who joined last week. We haven’t had much time to train but he is doing very well, and Kylian has arrived in good condition. He is adapting very well. Obviously every player here can play tomorrow.”
Ancelotti confirmed Mbappe could play in the European Super Cup. Photo: Getty
In the matches in the US, Ancelotti said that the players who won the UEFA Champions League last season will be given priority to play in the European Super Cup, but Mbappe will likely be an exception and can play from the start or at a certain time.
When asked if Mbappe could be given penalty duty, the former Milan coach said that duty was only given to the starting player in the match.
“Mbappe is a very good penalty taker. But Bellingham did well at Euro 2024, and Valverde did well at Copa America. So we have a lot of players who can take penalties. I have to choose one for tomorrow’s game. Obviously , I have to choose one who will start,” he said.
Ancelotti will have a choice of penalty takers. Photo: Getty
Besides, Real Madrid is facing a great opportunity to become the team with the most European Super Cup wins, surpassing Barcelona and AC Milan with 5 times.
Referring to this target, Ancelotti added: “As always, we start the season with all the excitement and desire. This is the first title of a season that will be very difficult but can also be very successful. We want to start well. We are aware of the difficulties but I see the team in good shape, motivated to play a great match.”
The European Super Cup match between Real Madrid and Atalanta will take place at 2:00 am tomorrow morning (August 15).
