“We’re losing”, “Oh, man” – Real Madrid fans fear the worst as they guess where 30-year-old star will play after being named in line-up for Getafe clash

Actual Madrid followers seem unconvinced by the prospect of seeing David Alaba taking part in at left-back in opposition to Getafe in La Liga on Saturday (8 October).

Los Blancos will return to the highest of the Spanish top-flight in the event that they see seal an away win in opposition to the Sixteenth-placed facet, with Madrid nonetheless unbeaten this time period.

Forward of the encounter, supervisor Carlo Ancelotti introduced his beginning XI, which contained three modifications from the facet’s 2-1 Champions League victory over Shakhtar Donetsk. The skilled duo of Karim Benzema and Toni Kroos have made manner for Eduardo Camavinga and Luka Modric.

Within the protection, Antonio Rudiger will begin as soon as once more alongside Eder Militao within the middle, which is able to push Alaba out to left-back and drop Ferland Mendy to the bench. Alaba has performed each La Liga recreation this season for Actual Madrid however has performed as a left-back on simply two events.

The Austrian will have the ability to present higher defensive cowl than Mendy. Nevertheless, supporters are involved that Alaba might not have the ability to supply as a lot in assault in opposition to a workforce they need to simply be seeing off.

Earlier than the conflict at Getafe kicked off, Actual Madrid supporters took to Twitter to voice their considerations about Ancelotti’s choice in defence. Listed here are a few of the reactions:

@MadridXtra Am I the one one who’d moderately have Rudiger play LB than Alaba?

@MadridXtra Am I the one one who’d moderately have Rudiger play LB than Alaba?

Carlo Ancelotti discusses Actual Madrid’s defensive frailties

Whereas the Galacticos have gained ten of their 11 video games to date this time period, they’ve solely stored clear sheets on three events.

Ancelotti was requested about why he feels his facet have been letting in a variety of objectives. The Italian replied (through Marca):

“The defensive side is essential on this workforce and it has been the important thing to success and the place we’ve got to be extra centered. For that purpose, the dedication of everybody shall be essential. It’s true that we haven’t all the time been compact and we’ve got misplaced duels.”

“It isn’t a leisure, these are issues that occur. Generally we’ve got to defend higher. That’s the considering of the workforce. What we’ve got to do is to defend higher.”

Ancelotti was additionally requested what sort of Actual Madrid followers will this season. He responded:

“A Madrid that doesn’t have a singular identification, that’s what we’re going to see. There are matches the place utilizing a low block may give you extra of a bonus. It will likely be a season with not only one Madrid.”