Real Madrid Confidencial Ancelotti makes a decision that will cause a stir before Brest - Madrid, affected Asencio
The youth player comes out badly after Carlo Ancelotti's latest decision.
Real Madrid plays an important match this Wednesday against Brest with an eye on the Champions League. The first phase of this new format, which has proven to be unfair in many ways, is coming to a close. The Whites aim for another heroic comeback, this time in the standings to go directly to the round of 16.
To achieve this, they must defeat the French team, ideally by a large margin, and a series of results must occur. It won't be easy, but Ancelotti knows the importance of their duel in France. Perhaps that's why he is considering making an important decision that could be very controversial.
Everything indicates that he will face Brest with what he considers his best line-up at the moment. This means that the defensive flanks will be occupied by Lucas Vázquez and Ferland Mendy. And in the center, partnering with Rüdiger would be Aurélien Tchouaméni once again.
Madridists don't like that the French midfielder returns to play as a central defender in a match. They believe he doesn't perform well, and this will also mean that Raúl Asencio will be a substitute. The youth player has met expectations, showing he is at a great level.
An exam they can't fail if they don't want to further anger the Madridists
The Madridists have seen how the team has recovered after the hard blow of the Spanish Super Cup. They have done so with good play and scoring in matches like Las Palmas, Salzburg, or Valladolid. But against Brest, they can't afford a slip-up or give an unconvincing performance.
Therefore, placing Tchouaméni as a central defender again could be a very risky decision for Ancelotti. He will have to pass an important exam where he will be scrutinized. It's true that it's away from Bernabéu, but even so, they could greatly anger the Madridists.
Everything will depend on what happens against Brest, the image the team presents, and Tchouaméni's performance. If Asencio doesn't play and the Frenchman doesn't perform, it could be the definitive decision. Ancelotti could also come out very badly after having bet on the midfielder.
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