Carlo Ancelotti surprised the press by confirming on Wednesday that Marco Asensio was looking at a route out of Real Madrid. Naturally that matter was one of the first questions that the Italian was asked in his next public appearance.
Speaking ahead of Real Madrid’s match against Espanyol on Sunday evening, Ancelotti confirmed that he wanted Asensio to stay.
“I don’t know anything new about Asensio, only that he is evaluating his situation. The second of September everything will be cleared up and if he stays he will be an important player and I will be delighted because last year he added a lot.”
Even though he highlighted the important contribution of Asensio, Ancelotti went to say that he would not be interested in signings anyone else if he did depart.
“I am counting on Mariano, but he has the best forward in the world in front of him. It is obvious that he has things more difficult to play than others. We have a squad in which we have a lot of resources. If Marco leaves we will not sign anyone because we do not need anyone.”
Ancelotti’s direct and honest answers to these questions are refreshing. It leaves very little to speculation and brings an air of confidence to the club.
However in this case there is a chance that it backfires. Fans at the Santiago Bernabeu are not known for their loyalty to players and if Asensio does stay, they may react badly to his attempts to leave the club.
Poamortuz
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Marco Asensio he is very good player for real Madrid and he is very important in the team. let the coach talk to him to stay for this season.
Junabceipr
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what's wrong with this old man?? don't be fooled my last season's success. we f***g need an attacker
I swear, see the likes of victor osimhen, just don't know why Carlos don't like Africans in madrid..
wuydimny
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let him make the mistake of selling him and he would see the effect. Jovic should leave the club in peace
vancdiknpu
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what's wrong with this old man?? don't be fooled my last season's success. we f***g need an attacker
Which club have you managed? Yeye fowl!
ClemJay
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United should get him
Vobacdinos
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what's wrong with this old man?? don't be fooled my last season's success. we f***g need an attacker
zioacmopru
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Rather than show Asensio the door, I think Mariano should leave.
YIModibbo
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Imagine Vini with Rodrygo's calmness and Rodrygo with fastness and energy as that of Vini
MadridMaldives
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I do agree that we should sell Asensio for any amount before he departs on a free transfer next year but if we don’t sign anyone to replace him would be a negligence. You cannot go from having 8 strikers to 4. 2021/22 2109 minutes — Asensio 290 minutes — Bale 549 minutes — Jovic 392 minutes — Mariano Between the four had 3340 minutes and scored 17 goals.
JAntoineHalaMadrid
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So just incase Benzema and Vini are injured who will we count on.We need at least one more quality foward if Asensio leaves. Even if he stays we still need a top central foward as back up to Ben.
yumacstuz
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If Asensio doesn't want to sit on the bench then let him go, sometimes is better to sit on Madrid bench and win trophy, than go to other clubs who are always battling for top four
jesalam14
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this Carlo is literary too stubborn. everyone knows that we need a backup striker and a natural left footed winger.
jotsamikael
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we need a backup striker wether he leaves or not