Arda Güler got a chance against Real Sociedad, but he was unable to make the chance.
Arda Güler and Endrick are two sides of the same coin. Both started at Anoeta in the 0-1 victory of Real Madrid over Real Sociedad, but fate played differently. One seemed faded the other. The Brazilian again put on the crown in the cup and checked the ball with the outside of his left foot before sending it to the net. He came close to a second and rattled the Dwarsbalk of Remiro. Endrick did a lot with very little.
Arda, however, experienced a bipolar duel. He started clearly with a long -distance effort but gradually faded. From that moment his game was more about hard work than about sparkle – more recovery (three) and air duels won (three) than shots (one, none on goal), opportunities created (one) or successful dribbles (zero). More grit than magic.
It felt like a missed opportunity – just like in the previous test at Butarque, also in the cup. That day was an oasis, the only competition in the seven prior to San Sebastián where Arda had left a mark. He started, just as he did in Anoeta, but his attacking presence was again volatile.
Another match in which the Turkish midfielder had difficulty rediscovering the sparkle that had made him irresistible at the end of last season (six goals in 440 minutes, one every 73 '). His current figures are far from alarming – three goals and five assists in 1,051 minutes – but he gradually gone out of the spotlight. His last golden chances, against Leganés and Real Sociedad, have come and gone.
'Arda worked very well and helped a lot in defense'
Yet for Ancelotti less more in Reale Arena: “Arda worked very well in his position and helped a lot in defense.” His influence may not have been felt in half of the opposition, but Carletto nodded more than once approvingly. Satisfied. Because the Italian has no doubt about the talent of his No. 15. He knows that the magic wand will spark again. But first the groundwork must be laid.
Ancelotti has been one of the greatest proponents of Güler from the start. A phone call from Italian was crucial in securing his signature, so Madrid won the race against several vooremen. However, admiration is not exempt from the young midfielder of expectations – patient and dedication are the key.
The coach does not worry that Güler struggled in Anoeta. He would not be worried if the player he had sent in advance did not monitor: 'I have read that there is a' Güler problem ', but there is no case here. It is a process – for him and for all young players. The same happened with Rodrygo, Vinicius, Valverde … He needs time to integrate into the best team in the world. Everyone understands that. And those who don't do that must. “A clear message. A lesson. And a subtle nod of trust. If Güler himself was not with Anoeta, Ancelotti was still a lot of Ancelotti.
A demanding piece is for us. Five games in 15 days-Betis, Rayo and Villarreal in La Liga, plus a Champions League-double header against Manchester City. These are mountains where the minutes are hard to find for young players. The direct goal for Güler? To prevent a new spell on the sidelines. It will not be easy. He has the Fantastic Four and Brahim for him. He knows the challenge. But he is determined to turn the tide, justify the faith of Ancelotti and to prove that – despite the growing pains – there is no Güler case.
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