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Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has praised young Turkish midfielder Arda Güler. He sees Güler as a key part of the club’s future.
WHAT HAPPENED?
Carlo Ancelotti has shown his support for 20-year-old Arda Güler. He highlighted the midfielder’s special qualities that set him apart. Ancelotti said Güler has rare technical abilities and could be very important for Real Madrid’s future. The coach’s comments come after Güler’s strong performances recently, especially against Getafe and Barcelona. He showed his skills and understanding of the game.
THE BIGGER PICTURE
Güler joined Real Madrid in July 2023 on a six-year contract. The Spanish club triggered his €20 million release clause from Fenerbahçe. After a tough start due to injuries, he has gradually found his place in the team. This season, Güler has played 38 times across all competitions. He has scored 4 goals and provided 5 assists in 1,388 minutes on the field. His recent performances have been impressive. Some have called him “the light in the darkness” during Madrid’s late-season matches.
Currently, Real Madrid are competing for top positions in La Liga. Güler’s creativity and technical skills have been valuable as the team aims to win trophies this season. The youngster can play both as an attacking midfielder and a right winger, adjusting to Ancelotti’s tactics.
GÜLER’S DEVELOPMENT AT MADRID
Since arriving at the Bernabéu, Güler has shown remarkable efficiency. In his debut season, he became the fastest player in Real Madrid’s history to score six La Liga goals. He needed just 330 minutes to achieve it. Although he hasn’t matched that scoring rate this season, he has developed other aspects of his game. He is now more involved in buildup play and defensive duties.
Ancelotti previously mentioned that Güler may not be suited to play as a pivot in a 4-4-2 formation. However, he excels as an interior midfielder in a 4-3-3 system, where his technical skills and vision shine. The coach’s latest comments reflect growing confidence in the young Turk’s ability to become a complete midfielder as he starts playing further down the field instead of an attacking position as he did previously.
WHAT’S NEXT FOR GÜLER?
With the season approaching its end, Güler is likely to have more playing time. Ancelotti is managing his squad through the remaining fixtures. Real Madrid are focused on tryint to reduce the gap to Barcelona and win the La Liga title in what could be their only trophy of the season. This gives Güler opportunities to establish himself further in the first team.
At just 20 years old and with a contract until 2029, the Turkish international is a long-term investment for Los Blancos. Ancelotti’s public support suggests Güler might have an even bigger role next season. The club’s aim is to combine established stars with emerging talent to achieve success both domestically and in Europe.
