Ancelotti Has Made a Decision and Communicated It: He Will Rotate the Goalkeepers
There is never a day of tranquility at Real Madrid, especially now that the Christmas holidays are over, and the focus is on the upcoming match against Mallorca.
The players of the Merengue team trained on Sunday for the last time in the year, preparing for the return of the league competition.
This match will be marked by the return of some injured players, but it could also put an end to the goalkeeper debate involving Kepa Arrizabalaga and Andriy Lunin.
Carlo Ancelotti dislikes this ‘controversy,’ and he already clarified his plans before the December break.
“I don’t have the idea of rotating in the goal; both are doing very well. Lunin has progressed a lot; he has shown a lot of confidence when he has played. And Kepa has maintained his level. When Kepa returned, I would like to reward both,” said the Italian coach.
Ancelotti has already had a face-to-face meeting with Kepa Arrizabalaga and Andriy Lunin, reiterating his plans for the second half of the 2023-2024 season.
The one who starts against Mallorca will defend Real Madrid’s goal in LaLiga and the UEFA Champions League, while the other will be the goalkeeper for the Copa del Rey.
Carlo Ancelotti knows that this decision is complicated, especially considering the performance both goalkeepers have shown this season, but he aims to achieve some stability in the coming months, provided injuries allow.
