Red light for Aralda Guler: Real Madrid coaching staff questions its ability to compete in big matches

The Real Madrid coaching staff has recently been deeply concerned about the performance of Turkish star Aralda Guler in key games, believing that he does not yet have the ability to carry the team's backbone.

According to Spanish newspaper AS, Guler became the "biggest loser" in the UEFA Champions League's 0-1 away defeat to Liverpool in mid-week. Although he got a chance to start in this game, he was quickly suppressed by the high pressure of Liverpool's midfield. He lacked the calmness and courage to deal with adversity and failed to help the team reverse the situation.

Many members of Real Madrid's coaching staff began to have doubts about the quality of this Turkish genius. According to sources within the club, head coach Xabi Alonso also agrees with this view - Guler is currently not qualified to play a central role in the top-level dialogue.

This game against Liverpool exposed his shortcomings. In fact, this was not the first time he was lost in an important battle. In the past, when facing strong opponents such as Atletico Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain, he has performed mediocrely many times and struggled to perform well.

It is undeniable that Guler has excellent skills and broad vision, which is a reflection of his talent. But to become Real Madrid's mainstay in key battles, these alone are not enough - he also needs to stay calm under high pressure, have the physical fitness to sustain high-intensity confrontation, and the ability to accurately read the game at the highest level. And these are exactly what he currently lacks.

Data shows that in the battle against Liverpool, Guler lost the ball as many as 4 times in the midfield area. This is undoubtedly a danger signal for a midfielder who is expected to control the rhythm. He was repeatedly forced to steal the ball by McAllister and Szoboszlai, causing Real Madrid to completely lose control in the midfield.

In view of this, the Real Madrid coaching staff is seriously considering returning Guler to the bench in the next period of time to help him accumulate experience and adjust his condition instead of hastily pushing him to the competition stage.