When La Liga starts, maybe we will see the real performance of Real Madrid, at this time I agree that Ancelotti in friendly matches only tests the feasibility of players and try various experiments. As usual, coaches often do it to try different strategies. Actually you are right, Real Madrid signed Joselu only as a replacement option but if Ancelotti used a 4-3-3 formation maybe Joselu could have played as a centre-forward.
I would prefer to see ancelotti used 3-4-4 scheme instead of another scheme. Joselu needs more time to adapt with its new teammates. It seems like that madrid is still counting on vini in scoring against its opponent. Real madrid can use the opening match as a way to test its performance. There will still be enough time for real madrid to buy the new player before the close of transfer season. Ancelotti shall not force the club to use the current squad if the performance will still be under performance till the opening match of la liga.
Madrid was getting worst result in the pre season match. It will be ashame if the club keeps this performance till the start of the new season. Attacking and defensive lines shall become the main concerns by ancelotti.
Perez already confirmed joselu as the last transfer from madrid but he shall aware if the reality may force madrid to buy more striker and defender.
As I said in the previous post, maybe by not having many options, Ancelotti chose to experiment with the system he wanted to try to implement. Like it or not, Ancelotti will try to find schemes and patterns that can be relied on other than his 4-3-3 formation pattern. maybe that's also why, he is more experimenting when his squad goes through pre-season matches and against Juventus in the Florida Cup.
So far Joselu has always been the subject of debate in our discussions, but so far Madrid haven't brought in a proper striker as a successor to Benzema's replacement. although in truth, there have been various rumors and speculations. and why Perez said that he would not bring in another striker in this summer's transfer window, even though many Madrid fans were disappointed with the performance of their favorite team in pre-season matches. it could be, if all this is related to Mbappe's transfer for next season. I mean as rumored, if Madrid had a pre-secret agreement with Mbappe. therefore, this season Perez does not want to spend large funds on other players. because, he has brought in Bellingham with a sizable budget. although in fact, this summer transfer window is not over. but it seems that the President of Real Madrid is serious about what he says.
Well, maybe that's why, Ancelotti wants to see his squad playing in a different pattern. although I'm pretty sure, in the end Madrid will implement a system with a 4-3-3 pattern. ideally, Joselu can be relied on instead of Madrid pairing two strikers on the front lines. So, let's just see while welcoming the new season will begin. plus, it could be if Madrid make changes to its plans.