Real Madrid Confidencial Edu Aguirre Explains Ancelotti's Plan to Surprise Arsenal and Work the Miracle
The Italian coach wants to take the ball away from the London team to minimize Arteta's team's strengths
Carlo Ancelotti has a clear idea to attempt a comeback against Arsenal. The Italian coach seeks to make a tactical impact. Edu Aguirre reported this on El Chiringuito.
"Ancelotti wants to take the ball and possession away from Arsenal," the journalist explained.
According to Aguirre, Ancelotti is uncertain about the starting eleven, but he is working on a plan that involves controlling the game from the midfield.
The Italian knows that Arsenal is very dangerous when they have the ball. Therefore, his strategy is to take away their possession. To achieve this, he might opt for a more technical midfield.
Modric, Ceballos, and Valverde, the Keys
Ancelotti would be considering the possibility of starting Luka Modric, Dani Ceballos, and Fede Valverde.
The three offer touch, composure, and the ability to hold the ball. This is crucial to slowing down Arteta's team.
This would mean abandoning his more usual plan, which has been to give prominence to physical players like Camavinga and Tchouameni.
Both have been starters in most important matches. But against Arsenal, the coach is looking for something different.
Uncertainty Until the Last Moment
Edu Aguirre insists that Ancelotti hasn't made a final decision yet. He has several possible combinations in mind. Everything will depend on how the training sessions progress and the physical condition of some players.
But the main idea is clear: dominate the ball, control the pace, and prevent Arsenal from imposing their game.
Real Madrid needs a historic comeback. The 3-0 in the first leg requires a magical night at Santiago Bernabéu. Ancelotti trusts in the support of the crowd and his plan to surprise the English team.
The Italian knows that the only way to achieve the miracle is to take away Arsenal's main weapon: control of the match.
It will be a clash of styles. And Madrid will try to leverage their experience and hierarchy. Ancelotti is preparing a tactical shift. And if it works, he could write another golden page in the club's history.
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