Carlo Ancelotti warns Kylian Mbappe and Endrick about Real Madrid’s standards

Carlo Ancelotti has warned Kylian Mbappe and Endrick of the standards expected each time they pull on the Real Madrid shirt.

Mbappe finally arrived in the Spanish capital this summer on a blockbuster free transfer, while Endrick’s wait to join Madrid ended after he turned 18 in July.

The pair have already sampled their first taste of silverware as Madrid’s Super Cup winners against Atalanta, but dropping points in two of the club’s first four La Liga games have provided a stark reminder that continued success will not be a priority. the park.

Real Betis came from 2-0 down in the last game before the international break – Mbappe opened his La Liga goalscoring account with a brace – and Madrid will focus on holding off rivals Barcelona, ​​who have won four of their four games under the club. manager Hansi Flick, when club football resumed.

Meanwhile, Ancelotti, who approved the shock appointment of Stockport County assistant coach Andy Mangan a few days ago, has been talking about what is required of Real Madrid’s individual players – including Mbappe and Endrick, who he says are “adapting very well” to their new surroundings.

“Real Madrid has a very high standard because it is the biggest team in the world,” said the Italian player at the conference in Mexico.

“It has great players. You have to be able to bring their quality to the service of the team. That’s what we try to do every year. This year, new players like Kylian and Endrick are training very well. We will have a good season competing in all competitions.

“Winning is very difficult, but our job is to compete in every game as always at this club. Never give up and compete until the end. That’s what you have to do when you wear that shirt.”

Endrick has also been on the scoresheet for Madrid, scoring the third goal in a 3-0 win over Real Valladolid, but Ancelotti has been given just nine minutes in the first team – a sign of the quality the team is getting. the coach who won the Champions League five times.

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