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Gremi: Mbappe can adopt Ronaldo s positioning, Adeyemi is suitable for Alonso

3:21am, 25 November 2025【Football】

In Real Madrid's victory over Levante, Mbappe scored twice, and former Cameroon star Gremy talked about the positioning of the "Turtle" at the Bernabeu. Gremi said: Mbappe can adopt Ronaldo's positioning. Although "alien" Ronaldo's career in Real Madrid was not successful, Gremi believes that Ronaldo's tactical positioning in the Galaxy Battleship was forward-thinking and can be adopted by today's ace players in football. Many people think that Mbappe is Ronaldo without injuries. However, in Gremi's view, the "Turtle" has not yet reached the level of "alien" in terms of watching football, but he can adopt Ronaldo's positioning back then, which will help Mbappe integrate with his teammates.

In Gremi's view, Florentino still needs to supplement the thickness of the frontcourt. According to Bellingham's current midfield core system, Alonso also needs a "100-meter master" in the frontcourt. Speedy players are suitable for the current Bernabeu - Adeyemi is suitable for Alonso. In Gremi's view, Adeyemi's ability has always been strong, but Dortmund's environment has some problems, which has led to Adeyemi's slow growth in the past few seasons. Even so, this German genius can still show amazing talent. Although Adeyemi has suffered several injuries, his speed has not been compromised. Such a player is very suitable for Alonso. Moreover, Gremi also emphasized that Adeyemi's current value is relatively stable, which is suitable for the Galacticos' recruitment strategy at this stage.

Alonso's tactical system has always focused on speed and impact on the wing, and Adeyemi is such an explosive player who can tear apart the defense in an instant. His vertical breakthrough ability and the quick transition system created by Alonso are a perfect match - before the opponent's defense has time to take position, Adeyemi has already passed by the sideline like a silver lightning. What's even more rare is that this young man also possesses a level of defensive participation that is rare for modern wingers, which coincides with Alonso's coaching philosophy of emphasizing high-position pressing. Gremi specifically pointed out that Adeyemi's technical characteristics are highly consistent with Real Madrid's recruitment strategy in recent years. After "Little Bear" and Rodrigo, the team needs more wing players with direct threats to maintain the sharpness of the offensive end.

Adeyemi not only has mature experience in the Bundesliga, but his relatively reasonable transfer fee is also in line with Florentino's "rational investment" team building policy. Considering the history of German players at the Santiago Bernabeu - from Stillik to Kroos - Adeyemi has every chance of continuing this successful trajectory. Gremi's views trigger new thinking about the tactical positioning of modern forwards. If Mbappé learns from Ronaldo's "free attacker" role during the Galacticos period, he may be able to unlock broader tactical possibilities. Although Ronaldo did not receive the expected team honors at the Santiago Bernabeu that year, his "false nine and a half" playing style actually broke the shackles of the traditional center - he can not only create murderous opportunities in the penalty area, but also retreat to the midfield to attack in series. This dynamic attack mode fits the needs of contemporary football for multi-functional forwards.

The author believes that it is worth noting that when Messi and Neymar were still in Paris, Mbappe and Paris Saint-Germain had shown similar tactical adaptability. When Messi is adducting the organization, he often takes the initiative to open up corridors; and in counterattacks, he can quickly switch to an arrow figure. This kind of fluidity is reminiscent of Ronaldo in the 2003 Champions League. The Brazilian in white can always appear suddenly in the defensive vacuum. However, the difference between the two is that Mbappe's explosive sprint is more modern, while Ronaldo's pendulum pass is full of improvisational art. After Mbappé comes to Real Madrid, he can also adopt Ronaldo's positioning.

Tactical expert Lopetegui recently pointed out in a column: "Contemporary strong teams are looking for a 'tactical amoeba', which can not only serve as a terminator at the front line, but also become an offensive launch point. If Mbappe is fully released, With this dual attribute, the threat will increase exponentially. "Just like the "elastic positioning" system designed by Zidane for Ronaldo, now Alonso also needs to create an exclusive free fire zone for Mbappe. This may be the essence of Gremi's suggestion. In a world where football tactics are becoming increasingly modular, the value of superstars lies precisely in breaking established routines. If Mbappe can find a balance between a rigorous system and personal spirituality like Ronaldo, he will not only improve his personal data, but may also give birth to a new offensive paradigm. As Cruyff said: "Real changers are never bound by their position, they redefine it."