Edu Reveals It, Face-to-Face between Ancelotti and His Players, There's an Ultimatum

Real Madrid faces a challenging game against Celta de Vigo, which could change the dynamics of the current season. Not only because a defeat would trigger many changes on the home bench at Bernabéu: Madrid fans will react to what happened on Sunday in the Jeddah final.

It's clear that Carlo Ancelotti has been one of the main targets of the Meringue team due to the thrashing received against Barcelona. In this regard, the Reggiolo coach reportedly had a conversation with several high-ranking officials of the white club... as well as a meeting with all the players under his charge.

Edu Aguirre presented it this way on El Chiringuito de Jugones: "that Ancelotti has to make the team play better and that he is the main responsible is a reality". Likewise, the Reggiolo coach's men wouldn't be free of 'blame': "I think Ancelotti has taken great care of the players, I think many players have been saved thanks to him".

That's why it's necessary for Madrid players to considerably improve their performance from now on, because "Ancelotti has put himself on the line to avoid criticizing the players. I think now it's the players who have to help Ancelotti, who have to run so that the coach isn't criticized. If you want to save your coach, you have to show it on the field".

On the tightrope

Edu Aguirre's statement regarding the current situation of Real Madrid couldn't be clearer. So much so that "if you don't want the coach to be criticized because the team doesn't play well or isn't well-prepared, go back". The tasks of the white players would be those that haven't appeared lately: "you have to make sure your team is united, that the team doesn't break, you have to defend".

Linking with his particular view about Vini Jr., Edu recalls that "the stars, if they want to take care of Ancelotti and not return the favor... if you want to stand up for your coach, you have to run". The alternative to the absence of collective commitment is very harsh: "because if not, they'll kill him".

"The players can either save Ancelotti or sink him," concludes Edu Aguirre. Real Madrid faces, tonight against Celta de Vigo, the first trial by fire to see which side the Real Madrid players are on... according to the dichotomy presented by the panelist of 'El Chiringuito de Jugones'.

Although the board led by Florentino Pérez continues to trust Carlo Ancelotti, a defeat against Pablo Giráldez's team could mean his definitive dismissal. From there, the debates about his replacement are focused on a Santiago Solari who would take over as interim... and the possible hiring of Xabi Alonso as the definitive successor on the Madrid bench.