Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has suggested that he may use Antonio Rudiger in a new position to maintain the impressive partnership of David Alaba and Eder Militao.
The German international joined Los Blancos on a free transfer earlier in the window after his contract with Chelsea expired.
Rudiger was typically deployed on the left of the Blues' back three but his debut for Real Madrid has hinted that a position change could be in the works.
The defender played as a left back in Los Blancos' 1-0 defeat to Barcelona in Las Vegas last week.
Speaking after his side's loss to their bitter rivals, Ancelotti said: 'I liked him [Rudiger] a lot. I am not crazy and he is very intelligent.
'He can play in that position, just as he can also change in the match with Alaba. They didn’t do so today, because it went well.
'[Alaba] as a left-back...only when necessary. I don’t want to change the pair from last year.'
The Italian boss opted to deploy his trusted partnership of Alaba and Militao in the heart of his defence in the US friendly.
The duo were integral to Real Madrid's run to LaLiga and Champions League glory last term.
Los Blancos have also lost long-serving left-back Marcelo which suggests that Rudiger will be used in the role again.
Tommyshmurda080
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This man will get himself sacked, militao isn’tgood enough‼️‼️‼️‼️
Money501
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With this we are good 🙏🙏 hala Madrid
Fenomino
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This line-up is good Carlo💪💪💪
mackizzo
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Where is eden hazard
He hasn’t proven himself yet
mackizzo
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Remove militao
nadbcmnsuz
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I think this could be the best
Muhammedj
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This is not EPL is club freindlies be careful ok
Bowlmprz
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just pair Rudiger × Alaba solid partnership
Liscdeirtz
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Another 4nil win at bernabeu [Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
Another trophy less season 😂😂
yibacopsy
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just remove militao from the defence
Koaailptz
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Another 4nil win at bernabeu [Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
hepbemopu
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That’s a wrong decision
realmadridyyds
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Militao is the only weak man there two guys good
agree militao sometime had good performance but sometime had bad too,I think using nacho will be better
Jebcdemrtz
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expensive does not mean best look at maguire
Never compere militao and maguire! I think you don’t watch football or there’s something else going on those guys cannot be equale!
Wewouldbefine
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Look I thought you were only stupid but you aren’t You’re worse then stupid, You showed me your weak personality! wht you said is militao is weak and that means he’s not good enough! Militao is very important in real madrid squad so respect yourself You’re full of disgusting!
Kids of 2004, take time and watch your man and you would realize
Jebcdemrtz
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Militao is the only weak man there two guys good
Look I thought you were only stupid but you aren’t You’re worse then stupid, You showed me your weak personality! wht you said is militao is weak and that means he’s not good enough! Militao is very important in real madrid squad so respect yourself You’re full of disgusting!
Wewouldbefine
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expensive does not mean best look at maguire
Tell him my brother, some kids are here for sure so we don’t need to blame anyone
Wewouldbefine
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You so stupid militao is the most expensive defender in Spain right now!
You don’t know how to read and I think if you mange to go to school then that should be a big problem because educated people don’t reason like you, who is talking about expensive? Maguire is not expensive? And what is the out product of the expensive? They are talking about playing well in a certain position and you are running your mouth wrongly . Is not only to support your club that matters, pick up positive and negative things in your club. I can not be able to impact knowledge in that your nothing brain, if you did not go to school you where supposed to be moving back while your friend are going in front.
mokz
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Militao is the only weak man there two guys good
expensive does not mean best look at maguire
Kopbcins
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Rudiger is now playing 2 for Madrid 😂🤣🤣
Jebcdemrtz
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Militao is the only weak man there two guys good
You so stupid militao is the most expensive defender in Spain right now!
Javimor
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After we lose multiple games with Rudiger at leftback he will finally learn sense and switch him to Cb
Javimor
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Please just Keep Mendy at leftback
CR7nly
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rudiger is not lb please. use alaba in that position.rudiger is far better in cb than alaba. alaba is great in lb position and we have mendy too.
Richyaw123
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Then why did u buy him,I tend to question this man’s tactics since the start of last season. But he helped us get wat we wanted We should really get a top Striker now before the windows ends
Kudalnoru
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Wrong decision to change Rudiger position
jonatzDjango
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Rudiger is a top, world class player. Deserves more credit than he gets
tiaacikou
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Ripcmprstz
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Wewouldbefine
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Militao is the only weak man there two guys good
Zokapee
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Militao is not dependable. What's wrong with this old man?
seadlpruy
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It will the best line up..
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where is the $80m aurelien touchiomi😂😂
Vendiknprt
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two confusing statement at the same time. Alaba is a natural left back than Rodigro.Rodi is a pure center back, Ancelotti should stop experimentation that will not produce instant results. He should capitalize on individuals strength and weaknesses..Rudi weaknesses is being a right back. it will not work. This is a common sense.
sahil755
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Carlos Ancelotti decided to play Rudiger at striking position ST
AnupRaut
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Militao and mendi are worst... militao always simple mistake
AnupRaut
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It will the best line up..
Brighberry
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my want away XI at Barca these are surpluses in our squad 🛫🛫
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Depay😒
Brighberry
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This the best formation for Madrid nex season
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Where is eden hazard
Brighberry
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one of the best squad for real Madrid
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Where is hazard
DESEN07
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He should NOT CHANGE his POSITION, it won't be GOOD, Alaba is better LB.
Mubbelny
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one of the best squad for real Madrid
Petcnoty
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This the best formation for Madrid nex season
fapelnoty
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he will not enjoy
blackboyv
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my want away XI at Barca these are surpluses in our squad 🛫🛫
viaacmos
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It's not going to end well. If they had no place for him then why sign him?? Hazard part 2
Pizbdenpz
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Citdinrst
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Alaba left back I meant
Citdinrst
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Play Rudiger at left center back as he did at Chelsea and Alaba at right back or move Militao to right back.He played there when he was at Porto
Ayaanah10
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this is best👍✌
ElvinT12
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It is better to sack ancelotti now and get Tuchel cause he is going nowhere this season Barcelona will dominate
Sack yourself from beinf a fan