Real Madrid head coach Carlo Ancelotti has shed light on the immediate futures of two of his most promising young players ahead of Tuesday's crucial Champions League clash with Atalanta. The young talents, Arda Guler and Endrick, have been in the spotlight with their recent game involvements and transfer speculations.
Real Madrid's Youngsters' Fate Decided
Arda Guler's Journey at Real Madrid
Though the young Turk has started two of Madrid's last three games and even scored in a 3-0 win over Girona on Saturday, he has faced a general lack of minutes. MARCA reported on Sunday that Endrick had closed the door to a potential exit, and Ancelotti effectively did that with his comments at a prematch press conference on Monday. "Endrick stays here, as does Guler," Ancelotti stated. They may need more minutes, but Ancelotti doesn't have prejudices with anyone. He only tries to put the best in every game, whether they are 18 or 40 years old. Sometimes it can be this with Endrick, with Guler or without them. You have to be patient with young people, as they bring enthusiasm but also have to learn certain things. Ancelotti reminded us that he doesn't have prejudices against young people and has put 17 or 18-year-olds in if he thought it was the right thing to play the games.Endrick's Decision and Ancelotti's Stand
Endrick's potential move away from the club in January was a topic of discussion. However, Ancelotti's clear statement that "Endrick stays here" has put an end to those rumors for now. This shows Ancelotti's confidence in the young player and his belief in giving them the opportunity to grow at Real Madrid. Despite the lack of minutes, Ancelotti is focused on developing these young talents and integrating them into the team in the right way.Impact on the Team with Vinicius and Others
With Vinicius making a surprise addition to the matchday squad and arriving back ahead of schedule from an injury, Ancelotti wouldn't say whether the Brazilian will start in Bergamo. He explained that today's training will be very important for Vinicius and Rodrygo, along with Bellingham who went on a long drought at the start of the season but has now scored in each of his last five games. Ancelotti claimed that what has changed with Bellingham is the dynamic of the team, with more mobility up front allowing him to take advantage. His attitude remains the same, and scoring is important but not the only aspect.