Real Madrid patience with Arda Guler wearing thin due to attitude
Real Madrid’s enthusiasm for Arda Guler, acquired during the summer transfer window, has waned considerably. Amidst much anticipation surrounding the arrival of the 19-year-old Turkish talent, lauded by Carlo Ancelotti’s commendations, the narrative has taken a different turn.
Guler’s dissatisfaction has escalated over two months of limited playing time, totaling a mere 92 minutes, fewer than Nico Paz, according to reports from Diario AS. Having been sidelined for the initial six months of the season due to various injuries, his frustration has only mounted.
During a match against Almeria, after warming up and remaining on the bench, Guler expressed his vexation by tossing aside his bib, signaling his discontent. Scheduled to enter the game over the weekend, he was once again benched by Ancelotti following Luka Modric’s decisive goal against Sevilla, a pattern repeated the following weekend. Guler’s failure to join in celebrating the goal or the subsequent victory, opting instead to sulk on the bench, was noted.
Immediately post-game, Ancelotti was clear that Guler needed to handle the situation with greater maturity. Madrid-based publications underscored that his attitude was causing consternation at Valdebebas. While the club and Ancelotti understand his frustration with the season’s progression, exacerbated by pressure from his agents and inner circle, along with Turkey’s perception of him as a prodigy, his behavior is counterproductive.
Speculation about Guler being loaned out next season has emerged. While Guler was initially confident he wouldn’t be loaned upon joining the club, the club retains the authority to make such decisions come summer. The pursuit of game time will be further complicated by the arrival of players like Endrick Felipe and potentially Kylian Mbappe.