Spanish press reports: 'Arda Güler has become Ancelotti's nightmare'

The Spanish sports press stated that Arda Güler, who is in his second season at Real Madrid, is "not going through a good period" due to limited playing time in the 4 league matches played so far and the competition within the team.

Spanish newspapers drew attention to the fact that Arda Güler went straight to the locker room immediately after the final whistle of Real Madrid's most recent home match, which they won 2-0 against Real Betis.

NOT IN A GOOD PERIOD

The newspaper As assessed the situation by stating, "It is not a good period for Arda Güler," and wrote, "The Real Madrid player is remaining in the background at the start of the season. Although the Turkish footballer has performed well in the minutes he has received in matches so far, he is not an undisputed starter for Carlo Ancelotti. He is not even always among those who come off the bench. He made no contribution to the Real Betis match."

THIS IMAGE DID NOT GO UNNOTICED

Reminding that the Italian manager brought Brahim Diaz, Endrick, Luka Modric, and Fran Garcia off the bench in the Real Betis match, the Spanish newspaper commented, "The Turkish footballer did not even stay on the pitch to celebrate the victory with his teammates after the referee's final whistle. While the other substitute players were celebrating with their teammates, he went to the locker room with a serious expression on his face. This image did not go unnoticed at the Bernabeu."

ARDA GÜLER COULD NOT CONVINCE ANCELOTTI

The newspaper El Mundo wrote, "After the injuries to Camavinga and Bellingham, Ancelotti tried both Modric and Arda Güler, but neither could convince the Italian manager. The Real Madrid manager has not yet found a natural alternative who can replace Toni Kroos and be key to ensuring the flow of his team."

'HE BECAME ANCELOTTI'S NIGHTMARE'

El Mundo Deportivo also used the phrase "The player to fill Bellingham's spot has become Ancelotti's nightmare," and argued, "After Bellingham's injury, Ancelotti first tried Arda Güler alongside Valverde and Tchouameni, but this formula did not work. The Italian manager replaced the Turkish footballer with Modric in the Las Palmas match, but that did not help Real Madrid either. Against Betis, he chose Ceballos, but he could not capitalize on that opportunity either."

Arda Güler, who joined Real Madrid last season but found playing time very late due to injury problems, has received a total of 97 minutes of playing time in three matches this season, one of which was as a starter.