The wrapped schedule of Real Madrid could determine whether their season ends in success or frustration – and the line -up questions of Ancelotti are mounted.
Real Madrid starts today with a debilitating 15-day rack that could go a long way in determining the success or failure of their season. During this run they will be again confronted with Betis, Atlético, Rayo, Atlético and Villarreal – all before the international break of March. And the biggest question mark center around two areas: the midfield, after the injury of Dani Ceballos, with Eduardo Camavinga and Luka Modric come up as the most important alternatives; And the right back position, where Carlo Ancelotti continues to experiment without landing on a reliable solution.
A right back dilemma for Ancelotti
The clearest conclusion to come from Madrid's Doublehead against Manchester City was this: Federico Valverde is the most reliable option for large competitions. But the Uruguayan is currently not available, so Ancelotti leaves two non-convincing options Lucas Vázquez, a converted wing player, and Asencio, a natural center-back. And it is clear that the coach has doubts about both.
In San Sebastián, Ancelotti, even though he had Lucas, chose to start Asencio on the right – a gamble that almost immediately fucked a counterproductive. The real Sociedad wing player other BarrenetXea gave him constant problems during the first half and eventually attracted a yellow card. In worried about being reduced to ten men, Ancelotti replaced him during the break and brought Lucas, who handled the threat of BarrenetXea much more effectively for the rest of the game.
Defensive or attacking options at Madrid '2'
Ancelotti made a positive memorandum when he was asked about the experiment. “Asencio has the quality to play there. He is a very different type of right back than Lucas and Valverde. If you have a broad forward such as Rodrygo, you don't need a full-back that constantly pushes ahead. And Defensive, Asencio is very solid. “Despite the optimistic twist, all signs point to Lucas who are returning to the starting line -up to Betis in the Benito Villamarín today.
But the real question is: what will Ancelotti do for the first stage of the Champions League round of 16 against Atlético Madrid next Tuesday 4 March?
Valverde remains the top choice – provided that it is healthy and available, which is far from guaranteed. He played the first stage against City in the Bernabéu with pain -relieving injections and has not played since then, those games against Girona and Real Sociedad miss. He will also sit against Betis today, leave the squadron list again.
That right-wing final-long secured and stabilized by Dani Carvajal-Is now one of the most striking weak spots in Madrid, without a clear solution in sight. At least not until the summer transfer window is opened.
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