RELAX TIME: Real Madrid Star Vinicius Jr. enjoys some great time off hanging out with his younger brother

RELAX TIME: Real Madrid Star Vinicius Jr. enjoys some great time off hanging out with his younger brother

 

Ancelotti has apologized to two Real Madrid players: “It’s my fault”
Ancelotti has assumed responsibility for a good part of the team’s mistakes

Ancelotti has always acknowledged that he is also to blame for Real Madrid’s poor performance this season. All parties are failing, and that is what is directly affecting the team’s performance.
Carlo Ancelotti has apologized to Lucas and Tchouaméni, as he feels, in part, responsible for the criticism that both are receiving for playing in positions that are not theirs. “It’s my fault, forgive me, but I trust in your work, I don’t care about what happens outside,” he has told them. However, Lucas adapted to right back several seasons ago, and it was also the club’s decision that he should remain as Carvajal’s substitute.

Lucas Vázquez was already more accustomed to playing in that position, and he has done very well in important games. However, this season he is being singled out more, because the whole team is defending badly. In the case of Tchouaméni it is different, because the fact that he is playing as a defender is a decision of the coaching staff. They preferred him over Asencio.

The Frenchman was the most singled out in the Real Madrid – Celta game, and he received a lot of booing. On the other hand, Raúl Asencio was applauded and cheered throughout the game. This was a direct message to the Italian coach, who, for the moment, does not intend to change his mind. However, with Camavinga’s injury, it is likely that Tchouaméni will remain as a pivot in the next games.

New tactics
This is what the coaching staff is considering to solve the team’s situation. They are not managing to play good football and the rivals continue to have a lot of ease in hurting Real Madrid. The team is not able to show absolute dominance from start to finish in any of the games, and that has not happened in recent seasons.

The team is completely divided, and Ancelotti is looking for a solution. They have come through to January in good shape, only losing the Spanish Super Cup and are one point behind the leaders of La Liga. The coaching staff still looks capable of winning big titles this season, but they have to find the model eleven to compete with this squad.

There will be no signings
Ancelotti would like to sign a right back and a centre back to finish the season, but Real Madrid are not planning to bring in any reinforcements. The only possibility is to bring forward the signing of Alexander-Arnold, and at the moment it seems impossible. Liverpool continue to refuse, but there are still 2 weeks left before the market closes.

The situation is complicated, but it is not the first time that the Italian coach has managed to win with a squad with few resources in certain positions. The key is to make the whole group work as a team and there is a collective effort, both for the attack and for the defence. From there, with the talent available, you can beat anyone.