The 2 singled out by Maldini after the Club World Cup, he sees them out: 'Catastrophic'

Maldini had already named PSG as the big favorite in the semifinals over Real Madrid. Once the Merengues' defeat was confirmed, many people expected his video analyzing Los Blancos. It was clear that he was going to call out several players for their performance.

Many people harshly criticized Vinícius and Mbappé because they didn't step up on another big day. In addition, they also didn't create the danger that's expected from the two stars of the white team. To make matters worse, their defensive commitment was nonexistent, once again showing the same image as all year by not tracking back.

However, Maldini looked at the defense and called out Raúl Asencio and Antonio Rüdiger. Regarding the first, he believes that "he's left deeply affected and probably crushed at Real Madrid." Harsh words for the academy player who made very serious mistakes in several matches of the World Cup.

"I don't know if he can recover, but it's been catastrophic" Maldini concluded about Asencio. "On the first day, he gives away a fairly avoidable penalty, on the second, he's sent off right at the start in a very avoidable way. He doesn't play the third match due to suspension and isn't put in for the fourth," Maldini analyzed.

He finished by pointing out that "he plays against PSG because Huijsen isn't there; otherwise, he wouldn't have played. It's a disaster with that catastrophic mistake" right at the start, and he's left very affected." Maldini delivers his verdict on Asencio after the Club World Cup, in which he appeared in too many photos.

Maldini also calls out Rüdiger after seeing his performance in the World Cup

"Rüdiger is also left very affected" Maldini began after the German's performances. However, he points out a big difference, since Rüdiger is already a veteran. "No one can doubt his level" the analyst stated, even though he's not at his best right now.

"People can doubt whether he's entering the decline of his career, but not that he has the level for a top club," he concluded. Harsh words from Maldini against Rüdiger and Asencio after the Club World Cup. This season, he may be watching their mistakes very closely to jump on them.