Yahoo Sports Carlo Ancelotti growing frustrated with two Real Madrid defenders – report
Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti is currently facing a challenging situation with two important players in his squad: Lucas Vazquez and Ferland Mendy.
According to Fichajes, both have been key figures in the team for some time, but their recent performances have raised concerns among the coaching staff and fans alike.
Mendy, who recently picked up a muscle injury, has struggled with consistency this season.
His drop in form has led to reduced playing time, and in several matches, Ancelotti has opted to give Fran Garcia a chance in the starting XI.
Although Garcia is less experienced, he has stepped in and performed well, which puts more pressure on Mendy to find his best form. If Mendy does not improve, it is likely that further changes could be made in the left-back position.
What about Vazquez?
Vazquez’s situation is even more troubling. Despite being the only owner of the right-back spot, he has failed to reach the level of performance that he showed in previous seasons.
The lack of a natural right-back in the squad has left Vazquez as one of the only options in that role. However, his physical condition and the accumulation of minutes seem to be taking a toll.
Ancelotti has occasionally used Federico Valverde in the right-back position, but moving the Uruguayan midfielder from his preferred central role does not appear to be a long-term solution.
So what next for Real Madrid?
With the winter transfer window approaching, there is a real possibility that Real Madrid’s management will seek reinforcements to strengthen the full-back positions, particularly at right-back.
The club may look for a more consistent and reliable option to help improve the squad’s depth and ensure better competition for starting spots.
Ancelotti’s main task now is to find a way to keep his team competitive despite the struggles of Mendy and Vazquez.
He will need to find a way to motivate both players to overcome this rough patch and return to the form that made them integral parts of the team in previous seasons.
