Announced to be on the brink for a few weeks due to Real Madrid’s poor results, Carlo Ancelotti is not about to leave the ship anytime soon. At least, that’s the information from Marca, which reports Florentino Pérez’s decision following the recent defeat in Liverpool.
Criticised in recent months for his inability to field a solid team capable of competing against the top sides of the moment, Carlo Ancelotti continues to receive unlikely support internally: from Florentino Pérez. While several voices within the club are considering a managerial change to pull the team out of its negative spiral, especially in big matches, the Real Madrid president refuses to entertain the idea of dismissing the 65-year-old coach.
Marca reports Pérez’s decision
According to the Spanish daily, the Madrid club, which has been approached, indicates that Carlo Ancelotti’s future is no longer under question. While rumours suggested that Santiago Solari had been contacted to prepare to step in if the Italian coach were sacked, Marca states this news is false. In recent days, as in recent months, Ancelotti enjoys unwavering confidence from Florentino Pérez, who is well aware of the team’s struggles with numerous injuries.
In a context where clubs are grappling with a wave of injuries, the Real president believes it would be excessive to sack a coach who has managed the situation perfectly in recent years and has done so without creating problems. Deeply grateful to the Italian coach, now regarded as a living legend of the club, the president of the Barça rival is determined not to ruin this final chapter. To boost Carlo Ancelotti’s confidence, Florentino Pérez is said to have planned a bold move in January.
A right-back signing in urgency?
According to information from José Félix Diaz, who cites his sources within the club, things could accelerate in January regarding the transfer of Trent Alexander-Arnold. Linked with Real Madrid for several months, the 26-year-old right-back, who was discussed between the leaders of both clubs last Wednesday before the fifth-round Champions League clash, could arrive sooner than expected.
Aware that Lucas Vázquez alone cannot keep up with the pace of the major matches coming in the second half of the season, Florentino Pérez is said to have given the green light to sign a right-back in January. If negotiations go well, the Madrid club, which maintains good relations with Liverpool, could release a modest fee to bring Alexander-Arnold on board quickly, as he is in the final months of his contract in England. Otherwise, the England international will join for free at the end of the season.
Meanwhile, Real Madrid will continue to explore the transfer market in January to bring in a defender capable of supporting Lucas Vázquez. Given the ongoing injuries, the management is unwilling to take the risk of continuing with Federico Valverde as a right-back, as he is more valuable in midfield playmaking. In summary, Ancelotti will remain at least until the end of the season and is even expected to receive reinforcements in January, according to the latest reports.
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