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- A Spanish report claims there’s concern at Actual Madrid over Tchouameni
- The criticism of Tchouameni stems from his efficiency within the Madrid derby
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There’s reportedly a way of concern inside Actual Madrid over the performances of midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni.
The rumblings of discontent stemmed from the French midfielder’s show within the 1-1 derby consequence in opposition to Atletico Madrid on Sunday.
Tchouameni began the sport alongside 39-year-old Luka Modric within the coronary heart of Madrid’s midfield.
However by the top of the sport, it was the veteran Modric who made the larger defensive affect than his youthful midfield accomplice.
The Croatian, who’s 15 years Tchouameni’s senior, departed the sport with quarter-hour remaining having managed 4 ball recoveries in comparison with the Frenchman’s 5.
A Spanish report claims there’s inner concern over Tchouameni’s current performances
The 24-year-old struggled to make his mark within the derby in opposition to Atleti final Sunday
Modric, who’s 39, almost gained the ball as many instances as Tchouameni did in opposition to Atleti
However the true concern was Tchouameni’s show when in comparison with that of Madrid team-mate Federico Valverde.
Valverde, who can also be a central midfielder however usually given extra freedom with regards to attacking strikes, started the derby in opposition to Atletico Madrid as considerably of a proper midfielder.
Nevertheless, in accordance with Spanish outlet Diario AS, Valverde was ‘usually seen masking for Tchouameni, or within the spot that he was meant to be in.’
The report additionally claims Valverde made 9 ball recoveries and ‘was seen at instances working previous his team-mate to halt counter-attacks.’
It led Diario AS to state ‘there’s a sure concern over the performances of Aurelien Tchouameni.’
Nevertheless, Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti appeared to haven’t any such points with the French star’s type.
‘For me, Tchouameni did nicely, he had presence’, Ancelotti mentioned.
Tchouameni has made 97 appearances throughout all competitions for Madrid since his £85million transfer from Monaco in 2022.
Tchouameni was reportedly bypassed by a teammate when it got here to his defensive duties
Valverde recovered the ball extra instances than Tchouameni did regardless of their completely different positions
Actual Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti stays a staunch defender of Tchouameni’s defensive work
However Ancelotti will quickly have a choice to make with Eduardo Camavinga now again in motion.
Camavinga is but to play a minute for Madrid this season after he sustained a knee damage within the lead-up to the 2024-25 UEFA Tremendous Cup in opposition to Atalanta.
The 21-year-old has since recovered and was on the bench for Madrid’s dramatic 1-1 draw in opposition to Atletico on Sunday however didn’t get on the sector.
Madrid took the lead in opposition to Atleti within the sixty fourth minute by way of Eder Militao however the recreation was suspended after Thibaut Courtois celebrated in an antagonistic method in entrance of Atleti’s supporters, who hurled objects within the path of the goalkeeper.
Atleti supervisor Diego Simeone and captain Koke did their finest to calm their followers all the way down to keep away from any additional punishment.
However Simeone’s aspect would have the final giggle as Angel Correa scored a Ninety fifth-minute equaliser to make sure the hosts nicked some extent.
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