Arda Güler’s situation at Real Madrid is becoming increasingly dire. The young Turk has seen his playing time diminish in recent weeks, and for good reason.
The Arda Güler case is becoming a problem for Real Madrid. Still lacking playing time in this overstaffed squad (30 matches in all competitions but only 10 starts, 3 goals and 5 assists), he has seen his role as super-sub increasingly undermined in recent weeks, despite regularly coming on as a substitute during the first half of the season. Between the various competitions and since January 1st, he has been sitting on the bench 12 times out of a total of 22 matches. The international break comes at the right time for him, who is increasingly asking himself questions about his future.
The midfielder will be able to get back on track and get more minutes in the Turkish national team jersey. “He’s an exceptional footballer. We all know his talent and what he can bring,” Vincenzo Montella said at a press conference this Wednesday. The coach is rushing to his rescue because problems are piling up at the club. His appearances have been decreasing lately, and this is no coincidence. Quite the opposite, in fact, since the schedule is getting faster. Relevo believes that relations with Carlo Ancelotti have deteriorated significantly in recent weeks.
Güler in the sights of the coaching staff and the locker room
The Italian has never wanted to get too close to the players he manages. This allows him to always place the team above the individual. Güler (20 years old) has always struggled to accept this somewhat distant relationship, especially since his position as a substitute is becoming less and less suitable for him. Obviously, when it comes to explanations, the pill is hard to swallow. During training sessions, Ancelotti has made negative comments about his game, particularly his lack of defensive effort and commitment to the team. Yet this is essential information for Carletto.
The coach appreciates hardworking people and rewards those who don’t shy away from the task. Güler is currently lagging behind in this area. Another recent incident was the attacking midfielder’s performance against Leganés in the Copa del Rey (a 3-2 victory). The video analyst highlighted his poor choices with the ball and his failure to comply with required tactical work, provoking the anger of his coach. All of this follows other incidents such as frequent nighttime outings and a certain indiscipline noted in the locker room. Kylian Mbappé has him in his sights, and he’s clearly no longer the only one.
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