Real Madrid Confidencial Ancelotti Cuts 2 Heads before Christmas, They Either Improve a Lot or They're out in 2025
Ancelotti's given them a warning: improve after the break or their future gets complicated.
Real Madrid went into the Christmas break with a resounding victory against Sevilla at Bernabéu. The feelings were very good, especially during the first half where they were superior. The conclusions they drew were positive looking ahead to 2025.
However, that match also left a conclusion for Ancelotti that points directly to two players. He surprised with his line-up by starting Eduardo Camavinga as a left-back, even though Mendy was recovered and Fran García was available.
It seems neither Ferland nor the former Rayo Vallecano player fully convince Ancelotti this season. At least that's what the information published by Relevo suggests. Despite the fact that the Frenchman has always been one of Ancelotti's favorites despite the criticism.
This season, however, he hasn't been at one hundred percent, and that may be starting to take a toll. Against Sevilla, the presence of Dodi Lukebakio on that wing led him to make that surprising decision. He left Fran and Mendy on the bench in favor of Camavinga despite him not being a full-back.
They Have Half the Season to Change Ancelotti's Decision or They'll be out in 2025
The truth is that they are the two players in the most delicate situation at Real Madrid right now. It's true that Tchouaméni has received a lot of criticism, but he doesn't have a substitute for his position. However, in the case of Mendy and Fran García, things look much worse for them.
It's expected that next summer Alphonso Davies will arrive on a free transfer, which will force the team to dispense with a full-back. As we've said, Mendy is Ancelotti's favorite, but his continuous injuries put him in a bind. Moreover, his contract ends, so it might be time to say farewell.
For his part, Fran García is a more long-term project, and the matches he has played have been at a good level. It's possible that Ancelotti isn't convinced, but the club values his performances. Although if Mendy turns his situation around, he could end up being the one sacrificed.
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