Real Madrid Confidencial Paco González Announces the Only Solution Ancelotti Has After Ceballos' Absence
The journalist believes that Madrid should play with one more midfielder and the solution involves including Camavinga.
Real Madrid is going through a difficult time. Paco González, director of Tiempo de Juego en COPE, has analyzed the team's situation after the defeat against Betis.
For the journalist, Ancelotti's team shows worrying signs. Their level in recent matches hasn't been as expected.
The Defeat Against Betis Wasn't Surprising
Paco González already saw it coming. Before the match, he warned that Madrid could lose.
"I wasn't surprised that Madrid didn't win", he stated after the match. His feeling was that the team didn't convey the necessary solidity.
Moreover, he believes that the Whites deserved the defeat. "They didn't create chances", he concluded. For him, the lack of clarity in attack was key.
A Problem in the Midfield
Madrid has a formidable forward line. Vinícius, Rodrygo, Mbappé, and Brahim are game-changers. But the team has lost balance in the midfield.
"Brahim isn't a midfielder", González reminded. Playing with so many strikers without reinforcement in the middle can be a risk.
For the journalist, Ancelotti's line-up leaves the midfield without sufficient resources. "With only two midfielders, you can't cope", he commented.
Ancelotti Has a Difficult Decision
Paco González doesn't blame Ancelotti. He understands that the Italian coach is looking for the best formula with what he has available.
"The normal thing is to say, I have to leave a midfielder on the bench", he explained. However, the lack of options forces him to take risks.
The journalist believes the solution was in Camavinga. "It was to put Camavinga in", he assured. His presence would have provided more balance.
The problem for Madrid is clear: the team is unbalanced. A lot of attack, little midfield.
With La Liga and the Champions League at stake, Ancelotti must find an urgent solution. Without balance, the titles will be in jeopardy.
Full Confidence
The decisive stretch of the campaign is approaching, and in the noble area of Chamartín, they have confidence in Ancelotti. The Italian has already shown that he is capable of handling delicate situations like this. The decisive stretch of the season is already here, and this group of players will have to respond, as they have done before.
That Champions League round of 16 tie against Atlético de Madrid is just around the corner. In Valdebebas, they have it marked in red, and it can determine the course of the season.
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