José Mourinho’s Real Madrid has returned to training for more than two weeks already, and the Merengues have even already played three preparation matches. The last against Fiorentina this weekend, concluded in a friendly match 2-2, while the Madrilenians had beaten neighbors Alcorcon (1-0) and Leganés (4-1). We have already seen the first guidelines of the Special One team, with this intense pressing, a fairly vertical game and this 4-2-3-1 on which he should focus all season.
In the absence of many globalists, several players usually substitutes or young people promoted from the training center had the opportunity to show themselves. Some players have seized the opportunity, others less so, like Franco Mastantuono or Eduardo Camavinga, already criticized even though the season has not even started. Among those who scored points, we find Alex Ciria, a young winger of only 18 years old, who scored the second goal for Madrid against Fiorentina.
A player to watch next season
Arriving in Madrid from Sevilla FC just six months ago, to strengthen Real Madrid Castilla and the U19 team that won the Youth League, he quickly became an internal sensation. His presence during the first team’s pre-season training camp is no coincidence, and he was not called up to make the number. Mourinho really appreciates his profile according to A.S.. Generally placed on the left flank, he has a disconcerting ability to create danger, and is particularly good in one-on-one situations, playing with the carefree nature of a young player who has little to lose. His profile fits perfectly with this game that the Special One wants to put in place, and he is also a player who is capable of scoring a lot of goals. “Mourinho told me to be myself, have confidence, play without pressure and have fun”he confided after the match against the Viola.
The competition being quite strong on the wings in Madrid, especially with the upcoming arrival of Yan Diomandé, the man who scored 3 goals and delivered 2 assists in 11 league games with Castilla will start the season with Castilla in the third division. But everything indicates that he could have chances with the A, particularly in Minor Liga or Copa del Rey matches. This is the Merengues’ plan, always according to A.S.who indicates that he will train regularly with the first team. And we know that José Mourinho does not hesitate to give a chance to players who deserve it, even if it means shaking up existing hierarchies. Suffice to say that the offensive players of the Madrid first team have been warned…
