Real Madrid are without a big striker this season, and while Rodrygo Goes and Joselu Mato will take some of the burden, Carlo Ancelotti has had to ask his midfielders to step up more.
For Jude Bellingham, things couldn’t be better. Nine goals in nine matches, with two assists to boot, Ancelotti’s request was met. But he’s not the only midfielder he demands more from.
Last Saturday, Aurélien Tchouameni scored his first goal with the club, scoring with a header from a corner to allow Los Blancos to take control of the match. Ancelotti hopes the Frenchman will become much more threatening this season.
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After seeing that Tchouameni is capable of hitting very hard, as evidenced by his numerous goals for the French team, Ancelotti asked him to shoot more often, according to Relevo. Last season, Ancelotti bet that Valverde had to reach ten goals or risk losing his coaching license, and the Uruguayan finished with 12 goals. Previously, he had not exceeded three goals.
While it’s unfair to ask for similar numbers from Tchouameni, given that he plays in a lower position and doesn’t enter the box as often, there’s no doubt that he can free up a lot of power from outside the box. Especially when other teams are deeper.
Ancelotti also believes that Tchouameni can add value in terms of passing, breaking lines and finding the gaps between the opposing team’s defense and midfield, where players like Jude Bellingham and Rodrygo Goes tend to find themselves. hide.
