"Mbappé is not at his best, we need to give him time."Carlo Ancelotti's justifications for the 2-1 defeat at San Mamés haven't gone down well with Real Madrid's elite.
Real Madrid has been chasing the man who is considered the best player in the world for seven years. They finally got him, but it's December and Madrid fans still haven't seen the best player in the world in his transfer.
Real Madrid can't understand why Mbappé didn't play in the Olympics. He rested after the Euro Cup and started working at Real Madrid in top condition.
Mbappé Could Dig Ancelotti's Grave
The heads of Real Madrid think that Mbappé is not being used to his full potential by the coach. They reckon Ancelotti hasn't been able to fit him into his tactical scheme.
The fact is that Real Madrid has suffered its fifth defeat in the last eleven games (last season they only lost two games). The team seems worsened rather than improved after including Mbappé.
Rumor has it that Santiago Solari is taking charge of the first team of Real Madrid. The word is beginning to gain strength in the corridors of the club. Florentino doesn't want years of transition, nor does he want to arrive in February with everything lost.
The President believes that the situation has a solution and that urgent measures must be implemented to get out of the ordeal.
10 Days of Anguish with 3 Away Games
It's not exactly an ultimatum, but Real Madrid now has 10 days of anxiety. During these days they must play three games away from home: Girona (LaLiga), Atalanta (Champions) and Rayo Vallecano (LaLiga).
Anything other than a win in three games could lead to Ancelotti being fired. Ancelotti has been warned.
The Champions League match is particularly dramatic. Real Madrid can't afford to lose again. They need to make up ground in the standings.
First Solari and Then Xabi Alonso
The shadow of Santiago Solari is already hovering over the Italian coach's head. He'll take charge of the team if Ancelotti is sacked.
He would manage the team until the end of the season. Then in summer the new coach would arrive, probably Xabi Alonso.