Antonio Rudiger is starting to show that he deserves to be an undisputed starter at Real Madrid. Although he has not yet succeeded in establishing himself in the starting line-up, and in the face of Sevilla
Started again from the bench, whenever he plays, he conveys an invaluable sense of security and strength. Added to this is his aerial game, which makes him a threat at set-pieces, which has allowed him to score two goals this season
At the Santiago Bernabeu, ex-Chelsea players, Borussia Dortmund, VFB Stuttgart and Roma are delighted, and Florentino Perez celebrates bringing in a footballer of his level and experience without having to pay a single euro for it
He has already earned the respect of his teammates and fans, and all that is left for him is to finish establishing himself as an indispensable piece in Carlo Ancelotti’s plans
Many hope this will happen soon, and that it will end up being a fix, which is what it was brought in. And there is already a clear candidate to give him his place on the pitch, as a footballer leaves some doubts about his performance
We are referring to Ferland Mendy, who in the previous season was already pointed out for his mistakes in gross matches, but who continued to play absolutely everything because he had no competition in his position
Initially, he still does not exist, and more so after the departures of Marcelo Vieira and Miguel Gutierrez
But Ancelotti could make adjustments to allow Rudiger in and leave the France international out. He could move David Alaba to the wing, which is his a priori natural position, and leave room for the 29-year-old centre-back. The Austrian really had to act there when needed, and he always performed in an unusual way
Therefore, we cannot rule out that in the coming weeks, especially in the matches of maximum demand, Ancelotti will sacrifice “23” so that the German can enter the field
Mendy is not immune to Florentino Perez
It remains to be seen how Mendy will react should he start to replace Chain, as it certainly wouldn’t be a situation he would be satisfied with, and he could even start thinking about his departure. A possibility already being discussed very seriously this summer
Florentino Pérez does not consider international Galic untouchable, and if he asks to leave, and arrives with an offer of 50 million euros, the doors to exit will be fully open
