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Real Madrid young duo seen as ‘untouchables’ in the starting XI for the coming season
Carlo Ancelotti’s experimentation with Real Madrid in pre-season bore fruit on some occasions but went awfully wrong on others. It is clear that the manager is still on the hunt for the right mix of players and profiles to boost the on-field chemistry.
What appears rather clear, however, is the transition to a 4-4-2 diamond setup. As in the Clasico last week, Ancelotti opted for the midfield-intensive setup against Juventus last night, albeit in a losing cause once more.
The Italian tactician’s decision to persevere with the setup goes to show that he considers it ideal to fit the players at his disposal. Needless to say, he has a few favourite candidates whom he plans to build around.
According to journalist Rodra, Jude Bellingham and Eduardo Camavinga are two such starlets who will be untouchable for the manager’s lineup in the coming season. They will form the backbone of the team.
A midfield-centred team
It is clear that Los Blancos’ transfer activity this summer leaves them with an abundance of riches in the final third but a rather depleted attack.
And, Bellingham and Camavinga are set to form the crux of the team, not only because of their quality but also their ability to play in multiple positions and their attitude.
Ancelotti sees the new signing, Bellingham, to be the ideal candidate to start regularly behind the two forwards. Playing as an attacking midfielder, his role will be to orchestrate play in the opponent’s box while also looking for goals himself.
Camavinga, meanwhile, will play further behind as an interior midfielder. He will likely be joined by either Federico Valverde or Luka Modric. Toni Kroos and Aurelien Tchouameni will fight for the pivot role.
As the 4-4-2 setup demands, the attack and defence will be highly reliant on the four midfielders who form the heart and soul of the formation.
Needless to say, a lot will depend on the permutations Ancelotti chooses amongst the goldmine of talents at his disposal in the middle of the park.
Real Madrid youngster Endrick continues to attract interest from several clubs ahead of another potential loan move in the upcoming January transfer window.
The latest side considering a move for the Brazilian forward is Aston Villa.
Indeed, according to reports relayed by Bernabeu Digital, the Premier League club are interested in signing the Real Madrid striker on loan in January.
No minutes for Endrick
Endrick has had very limited opportunities under Jose Mourinho this season. Across Real Madrid’s nine matches in La Liga and the UEFA Champions League, the Brazilian has played just four minutes, coming on in the 86th minute against Elche.
Such limited playing time has left the young forward struggling to gain the minutes and experience needed to develop his talent at Real Madrid.
As such, another loan move, like last January when he left for Olympique Lyon, could offer him a chance to play more regularly and continue his progression.
Aston Villa, managed by Unai Emery, have now emerged as an interested party to acquire the Brazilian international’s services on loan for the second half of the season.
AC Milan also interested in Endrick
Howver, Aston Villa are not the only club monitoring Endrick’s situation. AC Milan have also renewed their interest in the Brazilian forward.
The Rossoneri already held an interest in the 20-year-old forward during the summer transfer window and are knocking on the doors once again now.
In fact, some reports in Italy even go on to suggest that the youngster is ready to pounce on the opportunity to sign for the Serie A giants.
For now, however, there have been no concrete developments or formal approaches from any interested club.
Real Madrid are understood to be open to allowing Endrick to leave on loan, but they are not considering a permanent sale as they still have a lot of faith in the promising attacker whom they signed from Palmeiras.
With Aston Villa and AC Milan both interested, the coming months could prove important in determining where the young Brazilian will continue his development.
