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Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. The race to start is open between Alaba and Mendy, and it remains to be seen as to whom Ancelotti trusts.

Mendy may be the first-choice starter, but the Frenchman has often struggled to make an impact in the final third. His experience will come in handy against the likes of Juanmi and Alex Moreno down the flank. Heading into a crucial match, the manager could look to entrust the right-back duty to Carvajal. Vazquez did better in defence but lacked the cutting edge going forward. Alaba did not have the best of nights defensively, losing possession six times and making an error that directly led to a shot. For the game at RCDE Stadium, neither of the first-choice full-backs started.ĭani Carvajal was benched on the night as Lucas Vazquez started at right-back while David Alaba started at left-back ahead of Ferland Mendy. Given that the player is not a regular starter, or a, the club are unwilling to make that accommodation.Ĭarlo Ancelotti made some surprising decisions ahead of Real Madrid’s game against Espanyol last week. While Real Madrid are open to offering him a new contract, Asensio demands a significant wage raise. At the moment, Manchester United are said to be considering the Spaniard’s signature. We’ll have to wait until the 31st to see what happens and what decision he makes.”ĪC Milan were best placed to sign the player earlier this summer, but their interest eventually cooled. We have to remember his contribution last year, he scored a lot of goals. “Asensio is a Madrid player and until that changes I will consider him as such and if he deserves to play, he will do so. When the manager was asked about the forward’s situation earlier this week, he was firm that the cards lay in Asensio’s hands. However, the player’s priority has always been to succeed at Real Madrid and it continues to be his sole focus. According to reports from MARCA, there are several teams interested in Asensio’s services.

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