Kempes warns Mastantuono: Play to your strengths or risk fading | OneFootball

Mario Alberto Kempes, an absolute legend of the Argentine National Team and hero of the 78 World Cup, analyzed the current state of international football and focused on one of the names causing the most buzz in the Old Continent: Franco Mastantuono. The former River Plate player, who is undergoing an adaptation process at Real Madrid, was the center of the "Matador's" reflections on the maturity and hierarchy needed to succeed at the elite level.

In a conversation with journalist Rodrigo Rea, the former Cordoban forward acknowledged the youth's abilities but issued a warning about the mentality required to wear the white jersey. "They took him from River because they saw a style in him that he is not currently using to his advantage, and if he doesn't use that style, he won't last long," Kempes stated bluntly.

The Weight of the "White House"

For Kempes, tactical and technical talent is not enough if it is not accompanied by an overwhelming personality on the field. The "Matador's" analysis highlighted several key points:

Kempes' message is clear: the young Argentine talent must regain the rebelliousness he showed in Núñez to establish himself in the most demanding club in the world.

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