The young person did not play in six of the last seven games, when Madrid found form.
On an otherwise quiet and positive day for Real Madrid, a question changed during the press conference of Carlo Ancelotti's expression.
It came after the 2-0 home victory of the team on Girona and Arda Güler-in particular his sudden absence of the recent plans of the Italian. With Madrid who presented his full attacking potential, Güler's disappearance raised eyebrows. Ancelotti's reaction was short, almost negative: “He is fine, ready to play.”
It was reminiscent of his short answer when he was asked what Endrick had to do to earn more minutes: 'Work'. Ancelotti can be pretty talkative if he chooses, but if he doesn't, his words are scarce. His reaction regarding Güler suggested a shift in perspective – a shift that is supported by the figures.
Güler cannot find a way to Ancelotti's plans
Güler did not play in six of the last seven games of Madrid. He was omitted from the team for the last four league matches, although Madrid was unable to win three with affates where his powerful long-distance shot, perhaps his biggest weapon, could have been useful. He was also absent in both legs of the Champions League -similar play against Manchester City. The only minutes he recently saw came in the Copa del Rey against Leganés, where he started and played 76 minutes but did not succeed in having a lasting impact.
It was always expected that Güler would have trouble breaking in in the starting eleven, especially with the “Fantastic Four” – Mbappé, Vinícius, Rodrygo and Bellingham. But his situation has changed dramatically. He went to see in Zeven van Madrid's first eight Champions League and La Liga matches to not playing in the Knock -Rondes. He was regularly involved in November and December; In 2025 he only played 30 competition minutes.
Until now, the Copa del Rey has been his stage. He shone in the debut of Madrid against Deportiva Minera, scored twice and later gave two assists against Celta in the Bernabéu. His performance against Leganés was less convincing, but with the tournament that was resumed in San Sebastián against Real Sociedad on Wednesday, Ancelotti can turn to him again. The semi -final are a crucial moment, which means that the coach may stay with his strongest XI and instead rotates the team against Betis on Saturday. However, if Güler stays in the bank for both games, the concern about his role will only intensify.
Güler's future remains uncertain
Güler was one of last season's revelations after Madrid Fenerbahçe had paid a fixed $ 20 million (plus $ 10 million in potential bonuses) for him in just 18 years old. A torn meniscus and multiple muscle injuries limited his impact, but he was still impressed and scored six goals in just 442 minutes – an average of one every 74 minutes. This season he still has to reach those heights, but his count of three goals and five assists in 967 minutes still shows his quality and contributes to a goal every 121 minutes. However, the competition is fierce and at the moment Brahim Díaz is running into the pecking order.
Güler has to wait for now. Sources close to the player confirm Ancelotti's claim: he is fit and available when you are called. The young Turk is not satisfied with his current situation, but he understands that in a club like Real Madrid, young players often endure heavy spells- just as Vinícius did before setting himself in his fourth season.
Yet an inevitable question arises: if his situation does not improve, will Güler find a way out? Both the club and the player believe that it is too early to consider that possibility, but the idea has more weight than last summer. At the time, Güler started the season full of optimism, especially after the public gesture of Ancelotti during the celebrations of the Champions League. The coach even reassured fans, whereby the shyness of the young player was playfully apologized before he embraces him.
It is clear that Ancelotti had big plans for Güler this season. The player did that himself. But somewhere along the way something seems to have changed.
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