Similar to last season, though a bit later, there is once again talk about Arda Güler and a potential loan move. However, the young Turk still refuses to consider that option. He is determined to establish himself as a regular starter for Real Madrid, especially after his impressive performances at the European Championship in Germany and Toni Kroos’s departure from Real.Carlo Ancelotti, however, does not want to rush things. So far this season, the Italian coach has used Güler in 10 of 12 matches, with the young midfielder starting three times. Although the 19-year-old believes he deserves more playing time, it’s clear that due to fierce competition in Real’s attacking lineup, this won’t be easily achieved.Therefore, Ancelotti has a new role in mind for him.”Arda can play in the midfield. He will need to train hard, but he has the attributes for that position. He is a persistent player with excellent physical qualities,” Ancelotti emphasized in September after the match against Real Sociedad in San Sebastian, where he tested the young Turk in this new role.🗣️ Arda Güler: “There is no problems between me and Carlo Ancelotti. I’m getting more minutes this year. Ofcourse I want to play every game, but that’s normal. Everything is fine. No problems.” pic.twitter.com/wLKynxDgdh— Arda Güler Zone 🇹🇷 (@TheGulerZone) October 10, 2024 Real Madrid won that match 2-0, with goals from penalties, and Güler was substituted about 15 minutes before the end, shortly after his team’s second goal.The position Ancelotti mentioned is more defensive than the one the former Fenerbahçe midfielder had at his previous club, before being sold to Real Madrid for €20 million. At Fener, Arda Güler mostly played as an attacking midfielder or right-winger, and although he wears the number eight jersey for the national team, he also plays a more advanced role there.”A central midfielder is someone who moves between the opponent’s lines, receives the ball, and looks to assist the forwards. Defensively, it’s crucial to close down spaces and crowd the midfield,” Ancelotti explained.Mbappe further annoys his people: Requested rest but travelling to Stockholm?However, Güler’s representatives are concerned that with less playing time compared to what he had in Turkey, their player might stagnate, as reported by AS. The Madrid newspaper notes that the young man from Ankara does not want to move to another club on loan, suggesting that he will need to adapt quickly to the more defensive role Ancelotti has in mind, given the competition from Mbappé, Vinícius, Rodrygo, Endrick, and Brahim Díaz.Additionally, AS points out that Luka Modrić had a similar start in Madrid, coming from Tottenham as a “number ten” and playmaker, but had to accept new responsibilities under Carlo Ancelotti at Real Madrid.##NAJAVA_MECA_8405681##
