Real Madrid Confidencial Asencio May Miss Out on Champions League, Ancelotti Considers Sending Him to the Bench
Ancelotti will have to make a decision that could cost Asencio his starting position
If there is one player who has surprisingly won over the Madrid fans this season, it is Asencio. When Militão was injured against Osasuna, it was he who stepped onto the field to take his place. Since then, his performances have been at a high level, deserving a starting position.
However, Ancelotti preferred to bet on Tchouaméni as Rüdiger's partner when the Frenchman was available. A decision that cost him a lot of criticism since the fans didn't understand it. But in recent matches, he had backtracked again by starting Raúl.
However, looking ahead to the tie against Atlético de Madrid in the Champions League, everything could change. According to some sources, Alaba's will is to be available for those matches. He wants to be a starter, sending Asencio back to the bench.
What is clear is that Rüdiger will continue to be the leader of the defense as long as he is available. But Ancelotti, if Alaba is already at one hundred percent, will have to make an important decision. He must choose between him or Asencio to pair in the center of the defense alongside Antonio.
Ancelotti Has in Alaba a Player He Trusts to Distribute the Game
It is true that Asencio has had very good performances, showing strength in duels. That has made him establish himself in important matches such as against Atlético or City. But there is a virtue of Alaba that has always been very appealing to Ancelotti.
The Austrian is one of the Real Madrid footballers who handles the ball best at his feet. He knows how to play it out from the back when opponents try to suffocate with high pressure. And that can end up being decisive for David to win the battle against the homegrown player for a spot in the starting eleven.
In any case, it will be necessary to see how he is and if he regains competitive rhythm. For now, he has only had final minutes in various matches, but never more than an entire half. So he has to keep working before posing the question to Ancelotti about who should be the starter.
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