Real Madrid Confidencial Real Madrid Makes the Decision: New Left Back After the K.O. With Alphonso Davies
The issue of the left-back at the club seems to be settled, and a definitive decision is made for the remainder of the season
The situation of the left-back position for the white team has been a real drama since the beginning of the season. Where it seemed that a player who had regained his best form like Mendy and another like Fran García would be up to the level, it has been the opposite. Now it's a real drama where even the great promise to Madridism that was Alphonso Davies won't arrive.
This is why Ancelotti and the entire coaching staff have made a decision in this sector to try to reverse this situation. Although some may not like it, it seems that the decision-making places David Alaba in this position. Unless it is completely essential, he will stop being one of the team's center-backs to move to the left-back position.
This is definitely something that the Merengue fans don't look favorably upon, seeing the most recent performance of the Austrian. However, considering the overall level of the squad and the resources they have, there doesn't seem to be another option.
The Most Complicated Decision
The left-back position has been shaky since the beginning of the season with the very low performance of the Frenchman. This even despite the fact that the early moments of the season seemed to be establishing Fran García as the absolute starter.
However, the Spaniard's performance declined alarmingly, leaving practically no one useful in the sector. Now, although Alaba is at a somewhat low level, everything seems to indicate that he could be the remaining option.
While he hasn't been a top world-class player in this sector, he has had slightly fewer deficiencies than the other two previously mentioned. In addition to this, the experience and especially the game vision could be decisive in trying to gain an advantage in the last remaining matches.
They Trust the Austrian
Right now, this structural change in defense is practically an emergency measure that might have good results. Moreover, in the offensive setup, having this player on the wing could be much more fruitful.
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