Arda Güler's physical transformation this summer, stunning: it excites Madridists

If there's a player who's applauded Xabi Alonso's arrival to Madrid's bench, it's Arda Güler. With Ancelotti, he saw that he barely had any minutes or continuity in his plans. But the man from Tolosa has backed him from the start and has given him control of the team.

It seems that the young Turk is taking this new stage for the Merengue squad very seriously. At least, that's what a photo he's posted on social media seems to show. In it, a mirror selfie, he appears jerseyless, showing the significant physical change he's undergone.

After a first season in which he struggled with injuries, he's worked on gaining muscle mass. During this summer, he's experienced his biggest change in that regard. Now he looks stronger, something he'll be able to take advantage of on the field.

Madridists are excited about Güler's commitment and the new role he's taking on in the team. They see him as a player with a lot of quality, who hadn't yet reached his full potential. With Xabi Alonso's trust, he can do it during this upcoming campaign.

Key piece for Xabi Alonso in his plans

Arda Güler has gone from being a substitute with few minutes to a key piece with Xabi Alonso. The man from Tolosa's plans include giving a lot of importance to 3 players, one of them being the young Turk. He'll have a great opportunity to establish himself within Real Madrid.

He's going to be the playmaker, the one in charge of taking on the role Toni Kroos had. He'll drop back to receive the ball and give meaning to Real Madrid's soccer, serving as a link between the defense and the attack. That's something we've already started to see during the Club World Cup this summer.

Perhaps one of the things he was missing was more physical presence to play in midfield. Through training, he's managing to solve that by gaining muscle mass. Without a doubt, Güler is managing to excite Real Madrid for this upcoming season.