The story of Arda Güler at Real Madrid seems to have come to an end, as the player who arrived with the promise of being a world-class player has not managed to win the trust of Carlo Ancelotti; and it is not a problem of quality but of commitment and adapting to the style of play that the Italian coach wants. With a residual role in the squad and no prospects of improving his situation, Güler could consider leaving in the next transfer window.
Güler’s lack of intensity
One of the main problems that Ancelotti has discovered with Güler is that he has not shown enough defensive commitment. The Italian coach has always prioritized those footballers who, in addition to having class, have also shown a good attitude towards defensive tasks. For the Madrid coaching staff, the quality of the Turk is not in doubt, but his dedication or willingness to train is.
The coach expects all his players to push themselves to the limit in every training session, however, Güler hasnot managed to integrate into that philosophy. His lack of aggression and his lack of effort in regaining the ball have been factors that have detracted from him in Ancelotti’s eyes, which has led to his delay in the rotation without opportunities to demonstrate his talent on the field.
A turning point
The match of the Copa del Rey against Leganés was the point of no return for Ancelotti’s confidence in Güler. It was hoped that the match would see the young playmaker step up to the plate and his performance was disappointing, as demonstrated by the coaching staff’s post-match analysis, which revealed evidence of tactical errors, poor decisions in attack and a lack of involvement in dealing with pressure.
Ancelotti and his team not only saw a lack of accuracy in the Turkish player’s game, but also a passive attitude in the key moments of the game. The result was visible unease on the bench and in the dressing room. As a result, Güler has seen how his minutes on the pitch have been reduced to a minimum since that moment.
Güler and his future: a way out on the horizon
The young footballer says that he does not feel comfortable in the situation he is in and is considering the option of leaving Real Madrid. According to the latest information, Güler does not intend to accept a loan and, if he does leave, he is clear that it will be for a permanent transfer. He wants to join a team that will allow him to play a leading role on the pitch and show his true footballing ability.
The Madrid hierarchy are on the same wavelength, but they believe patience is needed. Competition for places in the starting line-up is fierce and Ancelotti does not see him as a player who would fit in the midfield but rather in attacking positions, where opportunities to play are even scarcer. In addition, previous episodes of indiscipline (tardiness or unprofessional attitudes) have made the coach doubt his maturity to assume an important role in the team.
With the arrival of the summer market, Güler’s future is uncertain. If Real Madrid tries to take charge of the situation in an acceptable manner, he will try to find a solution to his situation in order to continue growing in his professional career. What is clear is that, if he does not radically change his attitude in the coming months, his stay at the white club will end sooner than expected.