Real Madrid cleans up major squad after defeat

Modric and Vazquez will find it difficult to stay at Real.

The defeat to Arsenal in the Champions League quarter-finals caused a real earthquake at the Valdebebas headquarters. The defeat exposed a series of problems with mistakes in the transfer process, Carlo Ancelotti's incompetence on the coaching bench, and more importantly, many players are no longer good enough to wear the white shirt.

According to Sport , Real's summer plans seemed quiet with only the arrival of Trent Alexander-Arnold. But now, the major surgery could be closer than ever. Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano revealed that President Perez admitted that the time to say goodbye to many players has come.

Lucas Vazquez has taken over on the right wing in place of the injured Dani Carvajal, but has failed to live up to expectations. The obvious difference in skill between him and Carvajal has forced Ancelotti to consider other options. With Trent almost certain to join the Bernabeu, Vazquez is unlikely to get a contract extension, and could leave on a free transfer in the summer.

However, the Galician player has no shortage of potential destinations. Saudi Arabia's Al Qadsiah are interested, while MLS and a few Spanish clubs such as Espanyol and Mallorca are also ready to roll out the red carpet.

If the right wing has Arnold and Carvajal, the left wing is a real headache. Both Ferland Mendy and Fran Garcia have been disappointing. Mendy has been in terrible form, while Garcia had a performance that couldn't have been worse against Arsenal.

Garcia is likely to be sold. Meanwhile, Real Madrid could completely recall Miguel Gutierrez from Girona for only 8 million euros. This player is attracting the attention of many Premier League teams with a value exceeding 20 million.

Alaba is in decline and may have to leave Bernabeu.

David Alaba's constant injuries have made him no longer himself. The match against Arsenal was a clear example. After only 4 minutes of play, he was easily fooled by Saka and received a ridiculous yellow card. In the 61st minute, Alaba was replaced in great disappointment.

Before that, Alaba was also the victim of all 4 goals conceded against Real Sociedad in the King's Cup. Currently, Alaba is only the number 3 center back, behind Rudiger and the rising young talent Asencio. With Eder Militao about to return and Real preparing to recruit Dean Huijsen or William Saliba, Alaba only has two options: leave or accept being the number 5 center back.

Luka Modric is likely to leave Real when his contract expires. At 39, the Croatian star is still an important part of the dressing room and on the pitch. However, age has made Modric no longer able to perform explosively like before.

Arda Guler shone brightly at Euro 2024, but Ancelotti has almost "forgotten" him this season, even when Real were deadlocked against Arsenal. Guler could leave to find playing opportunities, either on loan or on a permanent basis.

Finally, coach Ancelotti is said to not have much time left at Bernabeu. The Italian coach has not given up, but the future is no longer guaranteed. Xabi Alonso and Jurgen Klopp are candidates to replace Ancelotti.

Real Madrid has always been famous for its philosophy of "no one is irreplaceable", and the defeat to Arsenal only accelerated the process of purifying the force that has been simmering for a long time.

Source: https://znews.vn/real-madrid-thanh-loc-luc-luong-lon-sau-tham-bai-post1547039.html