Arda Guler, who drew attention with his impressive performance in the Nations League, has not been getting enough playing time at Real Madrid, which has become a topic of discussion in Spain. In the UEFA Nations B League’s fourth match, our national team defeated Iceland 4-2, with Arda scoring the third goal for the team. Besides his goal, Arda’s overall impact and effective performance caught the attention of the media, making headlines in the Spanish press.
The lack of adequate playing time for Arda by head coach Carlo Ancelotti has also attracted criticism from Spanish fans.
“OASIS IN TURKEY; DESERT IN MADRID”
Pepe Gil-Vernet, a columnist for MundoDeportivo, addressed this situation in his latest piece. Using the title “From Oasis in Turkey to Desert Journey in Madrid,” Vernet shared that Arda has played more minutes with the Turkish national team this season than he has with Real Madrid.
“MONTELLA’S UNDISPUTED PLAYER”
Informing that the 19-year-old player started all four UEFA Nations League matches this season, Vernet described him as “Montella’s undisputed player.” He noted that Arda, who played 89 minutes in the recent match against Iceland, was one of the key players in the game due to both his goal and overall performance.
“FANS WANT TO SEE HIM IN THE STARTING XI”
The Spanish writer also stated that Arda Guler has proven he can take on a larger role at Real Madrid with his performances during the national team break. Vernet expressed that a large majority of fans want to see Arda in the starting lineup.
“WHO WILL ANCELOTTI CHOOSE?”
Pepe Gil-Vernet wrote that it is a matter of curiosity who Real Madrid’s coach Carlo Ancelotti will assign roles to in the upcoming matches against Borussia Dortmund and Barcelona. The Spanish commentator noted that while Modric’s experience stands out, Arda Guler’s courage also makes him a key contender, concluding his piece with the observation that it is challenging to make a decision between the two.
“ONLY ANCELOTTI DOESN’T UNDERSTAND”
The fans of the purple and white team also shared their comments on social media regarding Arda Guler. Known as Madridistas, these fans criticized the team’s head coach Carlo Ancelotti. Here are some of these criticisms:
“Arda Guler played two great matches with Turkey. I can guess where Ancelotti will play him in the Celta match. In the middle of the bench!”
“Guler Has Already Shown His Quality at the European Championship. They Almost Made It to the Semifinals. But Average Ancelotti Gives Responsibility to the 40-Year-Old Modric Instead.”
“Arda Guler Shows His Talent in Every Match. It’s Clear That He Should Be a Starter, But Only Ancelotti Doesn’t See It! I Really Don’t Want to Lose Guler Because of His Stubbornness.”
PLAYED 10 MATCHES THIS SEASON
The playing time of Arda Guler at Real Madrid has been a topic of debate. This season, he has appeared in 10 matches with the purple and white team. In these matches, the star player spent 291 minutes on the field but did not contribute any goals or assists to his team.
REAL MADRID VISITS CELTA VIGO
As the UEFA Nations League break comes to an end, teams are preparing to return to the field. Real Madrid will be the guest of Celta Vigo in the tenth week of La Liga. The match will take place on Saturday, October 19, at 22:00.
PURPLE AND WHITES IN 2ND PLACE IN THE LEAGUE
This weekend, Real Madrid will face Celta Vigo away. After 9 weeks in La Liga, they have accumulated 21 points, placing them 3 points behind the league leaders, Barcelona, in second place.
