Real Madrid Players’ Frustration with Tchouaméni: “He’s Out…”
Tchouaméni has once again come under fire after Real Madrid’s latest loss. His performance as a central defender has been heavily criticized, particularly because he was involved in several of Barcelona’s goals.
Real Madrid was unable to defend their Spanish Supercup title against Barcelona. Ancelotti’s side initially took the lead with a goal from Mbappé, but they soon saw the match slip away as Barcelona turned the game around. The team’s defensive fragility and mistakes made the situation nearly impossible to recover from, even before halftime.
Since then, many have been analyzing why the team failed to step up against Barcelona as expected. There are several players under scrutiny, with Ancelotti’s tactical approach being one of them. Tchouaméni has also been a focus of criticism, especially due to his performance as a central defender.
Many are questioning why Ancelotti continues to rely on Tchouaméni in that position, particularly after seeing Raúl Asencio perform well when given the chance. As a result, Ancelotti was forced to make a change during the Clasico, bringing Asencio on in the second half and shifting Tchouaméni back to his natural midfield role.
Inside the locker room, Tchouaméni is seen as a key issue. According to Mario Cortegana, some players believe he is being played out of position, which is affecting his performance. Therefore, the most logical decision would be for Ancelotti to stop insisting on using him alongside Rüdiger in defense.
Real Madrid Not Considering Winter Signings
Following Militao’s injury, rumors began to circulate that Real Madrid might look to the winter transfer market to reinforce their central defense. The possibility was discussed behind the scenes at Valdebebas, but it has ultimately been ruled out. For now, the club is not planning to sign anyone in January, especially for the center-back position, as they continue to monitor Alexander-Arnold.
As for who will partner with Rüdiger in defense, it remains to be seen what Ancelotti decides. Will he continue to rely on Tchouaméni despite the criticism, or will he return to Asencio, who has performed admirably whenever given the opportunity? While Asencio deserves continued trust, Ancelotti typically favors first-team players.
Another potential solution is to wait for Alaba’s recovery. The Austrian defender was included in the squad for the Supercup trip to Saudi Arabia, and he should gradually return to full fitness. However, it’s still too early to expect him to play at full intensity. So, Ancelotti’s options remain limited, and all eyes will be on his next move.
