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Former Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema has explained why Vinicius Jnr is outshining Kylian Mbappe.

 

 

Karim Benzema has shared his thoughts on Kylian Mbappe’s struggles at Real Madrid this season.

Kylian Mbappe was expected to explode at Real Madrid, taking Los Blancos to new levels.

However, the reality has been much different.

Despite scoring 8 goals in 14 appearances, the team looks notably worse and the forward’s performances have been below par.

After the club threw all its support behind Vinicius Junior, Judea Bellingham is reportedly feeling left out at Real Madrid.

Former Madrid captain Karim Benzema explained his compatriots’ struggles, as someone who knows what it takes to play for Real Madrid.

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“The problem for me is that Mbappe is not a centre forward. Every time he plays for France as a ‘9’ he is not good, it is not his position,” he began saying.

“The problem is that on the left there is another player who is at the same level as him.

“You can’t put Vini on the right or as a centre forward, where he makes a difference is on the left. Let’s see how Ancelotti does that.

“Mbappe is not a 9, I understand that people ask for a lot, and there is a lot of pressure but this is not PSG.”

Benzema ended by advising Mbappe to adjust quickly and learn to thrive under the intense spotlight.

“Every game is new and you have to score goals, they brought him for that and he has the level for it,”