Real Madrid have been a team in transition for a while years now. The baton from Los Blancos’ golden triple UCL winning team is slowly being passed to younger faces, and now just a handful of the veterans remain.

Yet, it is safe to say that the veteran stars who are still at the club are arguably the most indispensable. Karim Benzema, Luka Modric, and Toni Kroos have been the heart and soul of the Merengues’ setup for years now, and replacing them will be a steep task.

The responsibility of overseeing the club’s transition period was handed to Carlo Ancelotti with complete faith in his ability and judgement. However, Carlos Carpio via Blanca Remontada reports that the confidence is now dwindling.

According to the Spanish journalist, Real Madrid are not convinced with the transition from veterans to youngsters that the Italian manager is making. Talks will be held soon between Ancelotti and Real Madrid CEO Jose Angel Sanchez to discuss the same.

During the Merengues’ recent embarrassment in the UEFA Champions League, it was clear rather quickly that Modric and Benzema were being outrun, and Ancelotti could do nothing but helplessly stare from the sidelines.

The signing of Jude Bellingham will go a long way in solving problems on that front. Yet, the Italian coach has never been a manager to nurture many talents and the board’s doubts are warranted.

The latest development is not expected to put Ancelotti’s job under threat but could have implications on other fronts.

For starters, the administration see an urgent need for squad changes to prevent such a situation from relapsing. Thus, the renewed focus on transition could alter their strategy on the transfer market front. Further, one can expect a stern order from the board to Ancelotti asking for more emphasis on the academy and the younger stars.