Carlo Ancelotti Faces Criticism Amidst Real Madrid’s Derby Defeat

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has taken responsibility for the team’s recent derby defeat to Atletico Madrid, but the criticism aimed at him has been substantial.

Local press outlets have placed much of the blame on Ancelotti, questioning his pre-match decisions and the team’s overall setup. Recent reports suggest that Ancelotti has lost the confidence of President Florentino Perez, with the club already considering his replacement for the upcoming summer.

The atmosphere at the Valdebebas training ground on Monday was reportedly unusual, with growing doubts surrounding Ancelotti’s new diamond system, which had previously delivered a 100% win record for Los Blancos.

Issues with the formation itself, early goal concessions, difficulties in scoring without Jude Bellingham’s contributions, and struggles for players like Fede Valverde and Rodrygo Goes in the current setup have all come under scrutiny.

While Ancelotti is not immediately at risk of being sacked, he faces the challenge of proving the effectiveness of his system in the upcoming matches. He must also consider the potential risk of losing the dressing room if he persists with the system that has raised doubts.

Real Madrid’s current record stands at one loss in their opening seven games, with six wins. While performances have been less than stellar, the team has been coping with the absence of several key players, including Vinicius Junior, Eder Militao, Thibaut Courtois, and Dani Carvajal.