- *Endrick as the Direct Replacement*: Endrick, an 18-year-old centre-forward, might take Mbappe's place. He's shown promise in recent matches and even scored goals on his La Liga and UEFA Champions League debuts ¹.
- *Rodrygo in the Middle*: Rodrygo Goes could play in a central role, opening up opportunities for Arda Guler to operate on the right flank. Although Rodrygo has played through the middle before, it's not his preferred position ¹.
- *Switching Back to the Old Tactics*: Real Madrid could revert to their 4-4-2 diamond formation, using Vinicius and Rodrygo as the two forwards up top. This system worked well for them last season ¹.
- *Alternative Lineup Options*: If Mbappe is unavailable for the Madrid derby, Eduardo Camavinga or Luka Modric could fill the fourth midfield spot, depending on Camavinga's fitness level ².
Carlo Ancelotti has already decided on a system for the derby clash without Mbappe, which involves returning to the four-midfielder system that was successful last season ². The team's depth and versatility will be crucial in coping with Mbappe's absence.
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