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Real Madrid are still recovering from Sunday’s humiliating 5-2 defeat against Barcelona and several players have stood out in the aftermath. One of them has been Aurelien Tchouameni, whose struggles in recent months continued with another desperate performance in Saudi Arabia.
Since returning from injury in early December, Tchouameni has been used as a central defender due to the absences of David Alaba and Eder Militao. However, he has struggled in the position, which he previously admitted he was uncomfortable with.
According to Relevo, the Real Madrid hierarchy has expressed its disappointment with Tchouameni. The general feeling from within is that the 24-year-old has not lived up to the expectations set for him following his €80 million move from AS Monaco in 2022.
Carlo Ancelotti continues to bet on Tchouameni, although even he has doubts about the Frenchman’s ability to play as a centre-back. Raúl Asencio is expected to be in the starting XI for Real Madrid’s Copa del Rey match against Celta Vigo on Thursday and, if he impresses, could be given a starting role in the coming weeks.
