Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti considering taking an enormous selection gamble against Arsenal in tomorrow’s Champions League quarter final second leg.
The Spanish giants require what can be one other remarkable act of escapology in the event that they are to progress to the semi finals following last week’s 3-0 defeat in north London.
Fede Valverde toiled as a makeshift right-back on the Emirates Stadium and was moved into his customary midfield role with 20 minutes remaining haven been given the runaround by Gabriel Martinelli.
In accordance with AS, with Real needing at the least 4 goals to progress, Ancelotti is giving thought to pairing Valverde with Aurelien Tchouameni in his engine room.
Valverde has been forced to play at right-back on quite a few occasions this season in consequence of the intense injury sustained by Real stalwart Dani Carvajal.
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Such is his need for goals, nevertheless, that Ancelotti is minded to pick out Valverde in his favourite position and choose Lucas Vazquez at right-back.
Eduardo Camavinga’s suspension, meanwhile, means the Real boss also has to problem to unravel at left-back.
Real Madrid’s possible line-up against Arsenal
David Alaba offers an obvious solution however the Austria international has struggled with from and fitness this season and Fran Garcia, who got here on as a late substitute last week, could provide another.
Despite being in such an advantageous position, Arsenal are unlikely to sit down back and defend and can as a substitute default to the style of game that has brought them a lot success in Europe up to now this season.
‘The result all the time does something to you, it changes you,’ said Mikel Merino, in an interview with Cope earlier this week.
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‘What we’ve done all season is stay true to our way of playing, to be dominant, to be brave.
‘In any tie, the psychological aspect is significant, and with Madrid, much more so due to every part that lies behind it; however the team is prepared.
‘We now have to adapt to whatever happens and stay focused. Mentally, we work hard every single day. The manager puts us in stressful situations and prepares us for any style of match.’
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