{"id":800833,"date":"2024-12-04T19:27:44","date_gmt":"2024-12-04T19:27:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.afriquesports.net\/en\/?p=800833"},"modified":"2024-12-04T19:27:47","modified_gmt":"2024-12-04T19:27:47","slug":"the-big-loser-in-carlo-ancelottis-squad-after-liverpool-his-spot-is-gone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.afriquesports.net\/en\/real-madrid\/the-big-loser-in-carlo-ancelottis-squad-after-liverpool-his-spot-is-gone","title":{"rendered":"The Big Loser in Carlo Ancelotti\u2019s Squad After Liverpool: \u201cHis Spot Is Gone\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>As Real Madrid approaches a pivotal phase in December, Carlo Ancelotti is making significant adjustments to his squad. One of the most notable changes involves Ferland Mendy, who was once a cornerstone of Madrid\u2019s defense but is now seeing his starting position come under threat following disappointing performances against Lille, FC Barcelona, and Liverpool. His recent displays, characterized by defensive errors and a lack of offensive contribution, have raised concerns.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since the start of the 2024-2025 season, the French left-back has struggled to recapture his previous form. At 29, Mendy appears to be feeling the effects of repeated injuries, which have weakened his defensive reliability. In key matches, such as the Clasico against Barcelona, his positioning was often off, and he struggled to contain opposition attacks. Statistically, his influence has waned: in the 664 minutes he has played this season, Real Madrid has scored only 9 goals and conceded 6.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These numbers starkly contrast with those of Fran Garc\u00eda, who is steadily replacing Mendy in the starting lineup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Rise of Fran Garc\u00eda<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.afriquesports.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/image-95.png\" alt=\"The Big Loser in Carlo Ancelotti's Squad After Liverpool: &quot;His Spot Is Gone&quot;\" class=\"wp-image-834832\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Fran Garc\u00eda\u2019s Emergence as a Key Player for Real Madrid<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>After returning to Real Madrid in 2023 following a successful stint at Rayo Vallecano, Fran Garc\u00eda has established himself this season as an indispensable option on the left flank. Despite his modest height (1.69m), the 25-year-old Spanish full-back has won over Carlo Ancelotti with his solid defensive performances and dynamic offensive contributions. In 596 minutes of play this season, Garc\u00eda has played a role in 21 goals scored by the team while conceding only 3.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>His rise has been particularly evident during the match against Getafe, where he showcased an excellent partnership with Kylian Mbapp\u00e9. His performances have drawn attention not only from the Madrid coaching staff but also from supporters, who praise his impact on the left wing. However, Ancelotti has been quick to temper expectations, reminding everyone of Ferland Mendy\u2019s past importance to the club.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.afriquesports.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/image-96.png\" alt=\"Le grand perdant de l\u2019\u00e9quipe de Carlo Ancelotti apr\u00e8s Liverpool : \u00ab Sa place est perdue \u00bb\" class=\"wp-image-834833\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>An Open Competition on the Left Flank<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The upcoming match against Athletic Bilbao at San Mam\u00e9s could provide Fran Garc\u00eda with another starting opportunity, though Carlo Ancelotti may still turn to Mendy for high-stakes encounters. If Garc\u00eda continues to perform at his current level, he could disrupt Real Madrid\u2019s plans, especially as he was initially expected to leave at the end of the season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"es\" dir=\"ltr\">Real Madrid have lost ZERO games this season with Fran Garc\u00eda as starter. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/kZIVdccy0E\">pic.twitter.com\/kZIVdccy0E<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Madrid Zone (@theMadridZone) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/theMadridZone\/status\/1863511839587668342?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">December 2, 2024<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Managing this competition will be crucial for Ancelotti as the club aims to strengthen its defense while maintaining offensive balance.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As Real Madrid approaches a pivotal phase in December, Carlo Ancelotti is making significant adjustments to his squad. One of the most notable changes involves Ferland Mendy, who was once a cornerstone of Madrid\u2019s defense but is now seeing his starting position come under threat following disappointing performances against Lille, FC Barcelona, and Liverpool. 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