Aurelien Tchouameni is a key player for Real Madrid, according to Carlo Ancelotti, despite the player often coming under criticism.
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti has confirmed Aurelien Tchouameni importance to the Bernabeu, praising the French midfielder’s determination and sacrifice in playing in an unfamiliar position, Diario AS reported on Friday.
Ancelotti has come in for criticism after the Italian coach decided to drop Raul Asensio to the bench, despite the 21-year-old centre-back having impressed in partnership with Antonio Rudiger, but Ancelotti has opted to move Tchouameni to play in an unfamiliar central position alongside the German defender for the last two games against Girona and Atalanta after the 24-year-old midfielder made his return from injury.
‘First of all, thanks to him for his commitment, his sacrifice, for playing in that position without complaining and trying to give his all. In the games against Atalanta and Girona he did very well and it was no coincidence that we won both games with him, even though that was not his position, he did it for the team,’ Ancelotti praised Chuameni.
Despite Tchouameni’s previous UFABET criticism of his performances in midfield. With reports suggesting the club are running out of patience with the player and are willing to let him leave for a suitable fee, Ancelotti is adamant that the 24-year-old remains a key player for Los Blancos.
‘He is a key player for us, and there are few players like him in the market, but we are in a crisis,’ the Italian coach said.