In the second leg of the Champions League semi-final against Borussia Dortmund, Mbappe will reportedly return to his best position on the left wing rather than playing as a central striker. This is where Mbappe is most comfortable and he is able to show his ability to break through and look for opportunities to score.
This season, Mbappe has played 17 games and scored 17 goals in the left winger position, while he has played 25 games in the centre-forward position, scoring 26 goals. However, on Wednesday, Paris Saint-Germain lost 1-0 in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final clash with Borussia Dortmund. Playing as a central striker, Mbappe was firmly blocked by the Dortmund defence, leaving almost no trace.
Therefore, there will be an important adjustment to the second leg at the Parc des Princes this Wednesday night. Manager Luis Enrique is expected to relocate Mbappe to his preferred left winger position. This is also the position that the head coach of the French national team, Didier Deschamps, has been arranging for Mbappe in the French team. Celebrity Lizarazu also agreed with Enrique's adjustment.
Paris Saint-Germain now have all the opportunities in their hands. They will try to get revenge on Borussia Dortmund and try to qualify for the Champions League final. And one of the key points of this game is undoubtedly Mbappe's performance.
It is predictable that PSG will deploy an attacking formation as they did in the first leg. However, in the first leg, Mbappe, as a central striker, was completely blocked by Borussia Dortmund.
The star seems to have found his rhythm on the left wing in a few games at the start of the season. Placing him in a central striker position has created an imbalance in PSG's attack, especially on the left flank.
Lizarazu said on Sunday: "The left wing is his favourite position. If I were Enrique, I would have Gonzalo Ramos play as a centre-forward because the striker is in great form at the moment. Many believe that if Mbappe is allowed to play on the left wing, it can weaken the opponent's defence from afar. ”
Returning Mbappe to his preferred left-hand position, while Dembele on the right wing and Ramos in the centre-forward position. Such a trident configuration is considered to be the right person in the right position.
Lizarazu shares the same view as Michael Owen. The famous striker also believes that Mbappe is currently the most dangerous player in the world and has the ability to lead PSG to the top of the Champions League. 'Mbappe has everything, speed, skill, a lot of goals and is able to beat the opposition on his own. He is especially dangerous on the left. Owen said.
If he returns to his best position on the left wing, Mbappe will undoubtedly pose a huge threat to Dortmund.
Owen's assessment is very accurate. Kylian Mbappe is one of the most famous speeders in European football, reaching speeds of over 36 km/h. With that pace, he often launches high-speed breaks on the left flank, outperforming his opponents with dribbling and skill while fully controlling the tempo of the game.
"Mbappe's style of play has evolved a lot now and is getting better and better. He plays with more composure and moves more, but suddenly accelerates when needed, which is very similar to the way Messi plays. As a result, Mbappe has become more dangerous and unpredictable on the left flank. Lizarazu analyzed.
Therefore, it is undoubtedly ideal to let Mbappe play in the left-wing position he does best. On the left flank, Kylian Mbappe has the pace of a track and field star, helping him easily outrun opposition defenders and create dangerous attacking opportunities. He usually uses his speed and possession to break into the opposition box and create scoring opportunities for his team-mates.
In particular, the ability to cut in from the left flank and shoot accurately is a distinguishing trait for Mbappe. With lightning speed, he is able to disrupt opposition defenses and create spectacular attacks. This will help PSG create scoring chances quickly and dangerously.