The return of Aurélien Tchouaméni to the team slightly complicates Carlo Ancelotti’s task. While Dani Ceballos is performing well and Raúl Asensio has exceeded expectations with his rapid rise, Marca reports the decision of the Madrid coaching staff. A decision that, incidentally, was predictable.
Carlo Ancelotti is facing a “luxury problem” with Aurélien Tchouaméni’s return. Absent for several weeks due to injury, the French midfielder’s absence prompted the Madrid coach to rely on Dani Ceballos. After being less prominent in recent months, the Spanish midfielder has turned things around and delivered some excellent performances in Real Madrid’s recent matches. While some are beginning to see him filling a role previously held by Toni Kroos, Ceballos now faces Tchouaméni’s gradual return. Often deployed in a makeshift defensive role, the former Monaco man must also contend with Raúl Asensio, who has been impressing everyone.
Tchouaméni will no longer be used in defence
To fully grasp the impact Raúl Asensio has made within the Real Madrid squad, Marca reported on Monday that the coaching staff will not alter their defensive plans despite Tchouaméni’s return. At just 21 years old, the young Spanish defender, who stepped up brilliantly after Eder Militao’s severe knee injury, will continue to partner Antonio Rüdiger for the remainder of the season.
This is fantastic news for the young defender, who likely didn’t expect such a meteoric rise. As for Aurélien Tchouaméni, he will need to elevate his game to reclaim a spot in the starting XI. Given Dani Ceballos’s current form, the coaching staff will have to make some tough but calculated decisions. Nevertheless, Real Madrid has no reason to worry about their midfield options, especially with Eduardo Camavinga also set to return from injury.
After sustaining a hamstring injury last Wednesday against Liverpool in the Champions League, Camavinga, who consistently meets expectations, will give Carlo Ancelotti another selection headache upon his return. However, with the packed schedule, every player — or at least the best ones — will get their chance. But the standout takeaway is the complete confirmation of Raúl Asensio’s place in the first team, as he has definitively earned his spot in Real Madrid’s senior squad.
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