At Real, the question of penalties has become a real headache. A position was necessary, and Ancelotti was quick to act.
For the third time in eight games, Real Madrid saw one of their players miss a penalty, a problem that has become recurring this season. Jude Bellingham, although decisive on many occasions, failed against Valencia (1-2), just like Kylian Mbappé and other teammates before. These failures weighed heavily, particularly during the defeat against Bilbao in La Liga or against Liverpool in the Champions League.
A series of failures which worries, Ancelotti makes up his mind
Since the start of the season, the Italian coach has let his players decide on the pitch. But with varied statistics – Mbappé having converted 3 penalties out of 5, Vinicius 4 out of 4, and Bellingham one failure out of two attempts – a choice is necessary.
At a press conference after the match, Carlo Ancelotti clearly showed his dissatisfaction. “I’m annoyed, we missed three penalties. I think it is now my responsibility to choose a designated shooter”declared the Italian technician. Vinicius could be in pole position thanks to his perfect success, but nothing has yet been confirmed by the Italian technician.
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Ancelotti, pragmatic and keen to avoid further disillusionment, seems determined to make a strong decision to restore Madrid’s confidence in the face of opposing goalkeepers.
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