The recent 5-2 blow in the Supercopa finale shows the defensive vulnerability of Real Madrid in front of the counter-attacking team. Before the game, Ancelloti showed his full reliance on the defensive duo of Mendy and Rudiger in the post-match conference based on the performance in La Liga games.
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Tchoumeni is not in his best form in the present situation and struggling in the CB position for Real Madrid. However, the lack of depth in the defensive position due to the ACL of Militao and the long-term injury of Alaba restricted the option for Ancelotti to get the best pair of CBs. So, he has to work with the existing defensive midfielder option Tchoumeni in La Liga and other tournaments.
Real Madrid is Lacking Balance in Defence, Stubbornness of Ancelotti Impacting the Team?
In the final, the multiple-time defensive line of Real Madrid caught out of position during the attack against Barcelona creating a lot of space for Yamal and Raphina. Ancelotti admitted the defensive error in the post-match press conference and said: "We have to look at the reality. We didn't defend well. We tried to press high and defend with a low block. They scored the goals easily, and we didn't work hard, collectively or individually".
However, Ancelotti refused to blame any single player for the loss, instead, he took the collective responsibility as a team and acknowledged the defensive mistake made against Barcelona. Moreover, he added that he will look forward to the Copa del Rey last 16 on Thursday and further La Liga games of Real Madrid. Ancelotti said his reliance on the pair for the La Liga and even UCL
Carlo is becoming sceptical about using Raul in big matches for Real Madrid
The fans and Football Pundits are pointing out Carlo's decision to bench Raul Asensio, match steller of Real Madrid in previous La Liga matches. Raul showed his potential in La Liga matches with turned the game for Carlo's team in the previous La Liga game against Mallorca.
Against Mallorca, Raul recorded 2 tackles and 2 interceptions as a substitute player. Previously against Deportivo in Copa Del Rey, he made 3, tackles, 2 clearances, and 1 interception with 98% passing accuracy completing 59 of 60 passes for Real Madrid.
Controversial decision of Carlo agitating fans for the loss of el Classico
The impressive performance of Raul makes him the favorite to start the position but is evident that Carlo prefers to use fit Tchouameni to pair with Rudiger in the defense line which is now becoming questionable after the defeat. The defensive issue of Real Madrid is now open secret to all even to Ancelotti.
Now the eye would be on Perez's action in the ongoing transfer window. Would Real Madrid go for a backup CB or they just work with the existing one to fight in La Liga and UCL? It factor to keep an eye on for Real Madrid fans including La Liga fans in the January transfer window.
H/T- ESPN
