They Leak Ancelotti's Most Controversial Decision Against Arsenal, He's Risking It All

Real Madrid Counts the Hours to Face Arsenal at Emirates Stadium. This match against Mikel Arteta's pupils has left multiple tactical possibilities for Carlo Ancelotti, but there is still no clear answer about his definitive starting eleven.

In that sense, one of the most anticipated changes is placing Fede Valverde as right-back. It wouldn't be the first time the Uruguayan '8' becomes part of the defense in an important match for Real Madrid. Especially considering the serious injury of Dani Carvajal and the discreet performance of Lucas Vázquez this season.

It is precisely around the Galician '17' where doubts arise as the hours pass. According to José Félix Díaz, the coaching staff led by Carlo Ancelotti would have a positive opinion of Lucas Vázquez. Thus, the Madrid coaches "positively value the work Lucas Vázquez is doing in recent matches".

Such positive appreciations would come amid the criticism and comments against the Curtis full-back by a good part of Madridists. Certainly, his performance has dropped in recent months, making the Spanish footballer "appear in some photos of the last goals conceded" in important matches for the current season.

We'll See

In this situation, Carlo Ancelotti and the rest of the white coaches consider that this circumstance has occurred "due to causes beyond his control" in the "majority" of recorded occasions. The Italian strategist keeps his confidence in Lucas Vázquez and could even place him as a starter in the visit to Emirates Stadium. That information released by José Félix Díaz reopens a debate that seemed completely closed.

Because everyone took for granted that Fede Valverde would replace Lucas Vázquez as the starting right-back in the first leg of the Champions League quarter-finals tonight. However, the journalist from MARCA recalls the "confidence" of the coaching staff in the Galician '17'... an almost personal bet by Carlo Ancelotti for this key instance.

That's why the Reggiolo coach knows that if he fails, his job would be at stake. By placing Lucas Vázquez as right-back, he relies on a footballer fully reconverted to that position, but with performance dynamics that have left much to be desired lately. On the other hand, Fede Valverde provides security and defensive solidity in that position.

But it leaves a player of great importance for the midfield. The midfield is already affected by the absence of Aurélien Tchouaméni due to an accumulation of yellow cards, so the doubt persists regarding the choice Carlo Ancelotti will finally make.