Quote from: DanWalker on August 30, 2025, 10:57:41 PM

Quote from: GbitG on August 30, 2025, 10:44:50 PM

Apart from this, if we talked about the players' performance, then obviously all the player contributed so good especially Arda Guler. He capped brilliant displays by scoring a goal and dominating the playmaking badge and that's how he garb the MVP awards

Ancelotti underestimated such a talented player. Arda Guler was not given enough opportunities in the last season. But every coach has different preferences. For example , Ancelotti gave Rodrygo a lot of chance, and Alonso did not like Rodrygo's style of play.
Arda guller has performed well in all three matches with Madrid this season. Arda Guler's rating was 8.5 + in the matches against Real Oviedo and Mallorca. He is becoming one of the most important players in Madrid's midfield. Madrid's midfield will become even stronger after Bellingham returns from injury.

It all comes down to the perspective and future plans of the actual coach, which makes the situation slightly different for Rodrygo and Arda Guller.

During the Ancelotti era, Madrid chose Rodrygo because he aligned with the club's plans and attacking schemes, which clearly meant that Arda was considered an option and a substitute. Now the situation is different because Xabi is preparing for a playmaker with good flexibility, and Arda is considered suitable for the style of play that Xabi wants to emphasize.

Both players perform well, and their individual skills are not significantly different. However, the club's plans must align with its objectives, so inevitably, one must serve as an option for rotation or as a substitute for the other. This does not imply that either is inferior; rather, there is a specific aspect that must ultimately be prioritized.