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Brutal Mess in Türkiye Over Güler, Ancelotti Reaches the Breaking Point and Troy Burns: He Has To...

The midfielder's home country doesn't understand Arda's non-participation in matches defined as against City.

Arda Güler's Situation at Real Madrid Has Sparked a Storm in Türkiye. The young Turkish talent still hasn't found a place in Carlo Ancelotti's scheme, and the indignation in his home country is growing. The lack of playing time has caused an intense debate, with open criticism against the Italian coach's management.

The Turkish commentator Ömer Üründül hasn't held back and has been blunt in his analysis of the player's situation.

"The match is 3-0. There are 8 minutes left. What's the point of putting Modrić in? In this match, you're not going to put Arda Güler in. Arda Güler has to leave Real Madrid at the end of the season. This can't go on. It's a shame," he expressed on Turkish television.

His words have further ignited the controversy in Türkiye, where many fans believe that Güler is wasting his talent on Madrid's bench.

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Arda Güler and Khusanov | Real Madrid

A Month Without Playing a Single Minute

Since last February 5, when he started in the Copa del Rey against Leganés, Arda Güler hasn't played a single minute in a Real Madrid jersey.

Not in the classic against Atlético de Madrid in La Liga. Not in the crucial tie against Manchester City in the Champions League, nor in theoretically more accessible matches like the clash against Osasuna.

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Arda Güler and Gündogan | Real Madrid

The lack of playing time worries both his entourage and Turkish fans, who see their star withering without opportunities.

936 Minutes in 28 Matches: A Token Role

Despite the great expectation caused by his signing, Güler has only played 936 minutes in 28 matches this season. His appearances have been sporadic and in contexts where the match was practically decided.

In Türkiye, they believe his growth is being hindered by the lack of continuity. For a player of his age, progression is key, and inactivity at Madrid could cost him dearly in his evolution as an elite footballer.

Real Madrid will have to assess what to do with the young Turk. His quality is undeniable, but if Ancelotti continues not to count on him, the option of a loan or even a permanent departure could be on the table.

Meanwhile, in Türkiye, the pressure continues to mount. The fans demand that Güler play, and if he doesn't do so at Madrid, many believe it would be best for him to seek playing time away from Bernabéu. The controversy continues to grow, and Güler's future is more uncertain than ever.

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