1. There is more than one reason for Ancelotti’s dismissal
Real Madrid head coach Carlo Ancelotti recently left the team. His departure was not due to a single loss or interview, but rather the result of a series of issues that had accumulated over time. Among them, his attitude towards young player Arda Güler has become one of the key points of discussion.
2. Who is Arda Güler?
Arda Guler is a young Turkish footballer. He is only 20 years old and is a talented player who can play as both a striker and a midfielder. Although he has not had much playing time at Real Madrid, he has always performed well when given the opportunity.
Many believe that Ancelotti did not give this young player enough chances. He preferred to use veterans like Rodrygo and Modrić, whose form has already declined compared to their prime, especially Modrić who will turn 40 in September.
3. “Discovered” at the last minute
It wasn’t until the end of the season that Ancelotti began to give Güler more game time. In a match against Celta Vigo, Güler finally got his chance and helped his team take a 3-0 lead with a wonderful pass.
After the game, everyone praised Güler for his performance, but Ancelotti said, “He is stronger now than he was in September. That sounded like praise, but it was actually an excuse for not giving him a chance earlier.
Unfortunately, this “belated recognition” came too late for Guler.
4. The data speaks for itself: Guler’s performance was actually quite impressive
Let’s look at some data:
- Guler scored a total of five goals and provided 9 assists this season;
- However, he only played a total of 1,471 minutes;
- In contrast, players like Modric, Camavinga and Jorginho have played significantly more minutes than him;
- Yet Guler has scored more goals than many of them.
What does this indicate? It shows that he is highly efficient in the limited time he is given.
Some might argue that other players play different positions or are used for defensive purposes. But we cannot ignore the fact that these players had far more chances than Guler.
5. Comparison with Yamal: Guler’s potential is underestimated
If you find the above data insufficiently convincing, we can compare Guler with Barcelona’s young star Yamal.
Yamal is only 17 years old, but has already become a regular starter for Barcelona.
His performance has indeed been outstanding. But at the same age, Guler’s achievements are no less impressive.
- Yamal scored 26 goals in about 120 games;
- Guler scored 24 goals in 121 games;
- However, Guler played 3,356 minutes less;
- In other words, he scores a goal every 216 minutes, while Yamal needs 321 minutes.
This comparison shows that Guler’s scoring efficiency is actually higher. However, he was not given the same consistent playing time as Yamal.
6. Why is this important?
Many fans and commentators believe that Ancelotti’s attitude towards Guler is a major issue in his later coaching career. Real Madrid is a team that aspires to championships, but it should also prioritize the development of young players.
If coaches always rely on veterans and are unwilling to give young players a chance, the future of the team will become unstable. Especially in modern soccer, young players often bring more vitality and creativity.
7. Conclusion: Trust young people to go further
There are many reasons for Ancelotti’s departure, such as tactical arrangements and fluctuating results. But it cannot be denied that his inappropriate use of Guler was also part of the controversy.
Although Alda Guler is young, his ability and statistics prove that he deserves more opportunities. We hope that future Real Madrid coaches will realize this and give more space to young players.
After all, a great team is not only built on current achievements, but also on nurturing future talent.
