In the hot seat following the 1-3 defeat to AC Milan at the Bernabeu in the Champions League, Carlo Ancelotti has an obligation to put an end to the negative spiral. However, Real Madrid’s two captains, Luka Modric and Dani Carvajal, have taken a stance on the Transalpine coach’s future.
While he won unanimous approval last season with a La Liga title and a Champions League triumph, Carlo Ancelotti has struggled to convince since the start of this season. With results clearly disappointing in both La Liga and the Champions League, the Transalpine coach is in the hot seat. The Casa Blanca are even looking at alternatives for the post-Ancelotti era, and the Spanish press is reporting a possible return of Zinedine Zidane.
At present, however, the mood at Real Madrid is one of communion, and the mood in the dressing room is becoming increasingly tense. While some are in favour of Don Carlo’s departure, mainly because of their situations and limited playing time, others still prefer to finish the season with Carlo Ancelotti, who has brought so much to Real Madrid despite the difficulties and a squad decimated by injuries.
Modric and Carvajal, the two captains support Ancelotti
After two crushing defeats to Barcelona and AC Milan, Ancelotti’s position looks increasingly fragile. However, it is not just a question of poor results: the psychological impact of these failures is resonating strongly, and the fervour at the Bernabeu is more than ever tempered by doubt. For Ancelotti, this situation is natural. ‘When the team doesn’t perform at its best, it’s normal for questions to arise,’ he said.
Behind the scenes, a powerful voice is being raised in defence of Ancelotti. Modric and Carvajal, like true captains, are determined to show him their support. According to Defensa Central, this loyalty is not insignificant, as Ancelotti is seen as a man with a proven track record who has guided the team to heights few others could have reached. For Modric and Carvajal, his retention represents much more than simple continuity; it is a sign of stability for the club.
Modric and Carvajal have made their choice. For them, it is clear that Ancelotti must continue at the helm of Real Madrid. They believe in his ability to turn things around and take the club back to the top. More than a simple declaration of support, their position is a strong message sent to the club’s management and supporters.
In any case, the match against Osasuna promises to be a decisive turning point. A win could ease tensions and dispel rumours of a replacement. But a defeat, in the current climate, could be a fatal blow for the Italian coach. Real Madrid, a club where patience is rare, have often imposed high standards on their coaches, and Ancelotti is well aware of this.
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