Real Madrid’s strong start to the year, marked by three consecutive victories, came to a crashing halt with a 5-2 defeat against FC Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup final.
Among the players under scrutiny is Aurélien Tchouaméni, who was repositioned as a central defender due to the absences of David Alaba and Éder Militão. Unfortunately, the French international struggled in the unfamiliar role, being directly at fault for three of Barcelona’s goals.
According to reports from Relevo, Real Madrid’s management is now open to the possibility of selling their number 14. The 2022 World Cup finalist remains highly sought after in the Premier League, which could facilitate a lucrative transfer.
Manager Carlo Ancelotti is reportedly beginning to have doubts about Tchouaméni’s ability to handle high-pressure situations against top-tier attackers. With young talent Raúl Ascensio expected to start in the Copa del Rey against Celta de Vigo, a strong performance could potentially alter the defensive pecking order at Real Madrid.
