Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti has made the final decision on whether to include Arda Guler, the young star returning from injury, in the squad for the El Clasico match against Barcelona.
Arda Guler, who suffered two injuries after his transfer from Fenerbahce to Real Madrid, has been training with the team for a long time. While the countdown is on for the national star to make his debut, it is stated that Arda Guler is not in a hurry to take the field.
The Spanish press reported that Arda Guler had a mini pre-season camp and will not play until he is fully physically ready. It was claimed that Carlo Ancelotti would include Arda Guler in the squad for the Sevilla match, but the Italian coach did not include the national player in the Sevilla squad.
It is reported that Arda Guler will not play against Barcelona but he will be present on the team's trip to Barcelona. In the news, it was stated that Ancelotti will not give Arda Guler a chance to play in the first 11 or later, but he wants the young player to get used to this challenging atmosphere.
Ancelotti and the medical staff are not planning to field Arda Guler for a while longer, but it is not ruled out that the youngster could provide an alternative.
Carlo Ancelotti and the coaching staff may bring Arda Guler into the squad in order for him to feel part of the team and to learn that he needs to get used to big atmospheres like Barcelona. It is also reported in the news that Arda Guler will be fully fit in a few weeks. It is also stated that the young star is not in a hurry to return to the pitch.
Arda Guler wants to be on the pitch with his full performance for the rest of the season and that is why he is not looking forward to playing before he is ready.
Real Madrid Technical Director Carlo Ancelotti stated after the Sevilla match played on October 21 that Arda Guler needed 10-15 more days.
"Arda's condition is getting better. He has a little lack of fitness. In my opinion, he will regain his full fitness in 10-15 days. Arda is an attacking player who can play in all areas. He is a playmaker but he can also play on the wings or in other areas. Everyone spends a lot of time on Arda because he is so young. He has a lot of time to be successful at Real Madrid. Arda is very close to being ready and doing good things," Carlo Ancelotti emphasized.
Source: Anadolu Agency