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Taking the Lead
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Fede is a genuine leader in the team right now. I said yesterday in the thread that Kroos, Luka and Karim can’t bail the team out no more for obvious reasons. Fede has to lead his fellow young teammates and rising to the ocassion when the moment came is something we’re going to see more of from the Uruguayan. Fede and Vini combo brought us the winning goal in the UCL final last season. Long may it continue.
More Opportunities taken
Eduardo Camavinga tonight:
— TC (@totalcristiano) February 18, 2023
• 95% pass accuracy
• 4/4 long passes
• 9/10 duels won
• 8 ball retrievals
• 3 tackles
• 2 interceptions pic.twitter.com/ut9mWEvG1g
Eduardo Camavinga is growing with every challenge. It’s kinda scary to think Carlo just throws him out the team when Kroos and Tchouameni return. Certified baller!
Vinicius hitting the high notes
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Vinicius is back to his best, terrorising defences. He was in full flow breaking the ankles of Osasuna defenders. His finishing could have been better but a wonderful overall performance.
Bright lights
Ancelotti: "Alvaro Rodriguez straight to the first team? I have to talk to Raul about this. He will surely play again with us.He is a player who has many qualities. He's tall, he handles the ball well, he's formidable with his head.... He can help us like today." pic.twitter.com/zJp20nI4wV
— Real Madrid Fabrica (@FabricaMadrid) February 18, 2023
Alvaro has everyone excited and Ancelotti clear refusal to rely on Mariano or Hazard as depth for the forward line has opened the door for more youngsters to get opportunities. Ancelotti himself sounds excited about the youngster. Fans have been calling for Castilla players to be given more chances and Ancelloti.
Ceballos doing all he can
Real Madrid are going to offer Dani Ceballos a contract renewal but it won't change his status: he won't get a salary increase and won't be a starter. @elmundoes pic.twitter.com/afzSE9VaP5
— Madrid Xtra (@MadridXtra) February 18, 2023
Dani Ceballos has been balling with every opportunity much like Camavinga has done. Ancelotti seems to appreciate his contribution but that doesn’t seem to be enough for the club to see him as an important player for the future. This is insane given that as far as spanish midfielders go he’s easily one of the best and he still needs more minutes to reach his peak.
The Daily Poll
Poll 1
Poll
Does Ceballos deserve more?
This poll is closed
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71%
Yes
(516 votes) -
1%
No
(11 votes) -
27%
He’s a good squad player
(198 votes)
Poll 2
Poll
Does Camavinga deserve more?
This poll is closed
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3%
No
(24 votes) -
69%
Yes
(480 votes) -
26%
He’s still developing
(185 votes)
Poll 3
Poll
Alvaro Rodriguez
This poll is closed
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15%
Should join the first team permanently
(107 votes) -
39%
Should be ahead of Hazard and Mariano
(279 votes) -
21%
Should be the first option to replace Karim
(152 votes) -
24%
He looks like a wonderful talent
(170 votes)
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