Real Madrid is going through one of the most difficult moments of the season. The Carlo Ancelotti era, which promised further success after winning the Champions League and La Liga last season, is in doubt.
The team has accumulated a series of negative results since before the international break. This includes two consecutive defeats against FC Barcelona and AC Milan at Santiago Bernabéu. Although after the international break there was a revival with clear victories against Osasuna and Leganés, Real Madrid stumbled again in its last match against a high-level rival.
The Stumble in the Champions League
The defeat suffered at Anfield against Liverpool has seriously complicated the club's Champions League aspirations. Although they still have room to change course, the situation in the Champions League leaves many doubts. In addition, at Real Madrid they see themselves falling behind the leaders in LaLiga EA Sports. Further pressure is added to Ancelotti.
Ancelotti's Future Hanging in the Air
With the season in jeopardy and criticism mounting, the club is already starting to consider possible solutions. One of them is a change in the dugout, something that could happen sooner than expected.
Although Ancelotti has an impressive record of achievements and has won major trophies with the team, the results of recent weeks have caused concern. According to reports in media such as El Partidazo de COPE, the sporting management is already considering options to replace the Italian coach.
Santiago Solari Sounds Good
The name of Santiago Solari, former player and coach of Real Madrid, sounds like the first idea for a replacement. According to sources, Solari himself has already been warned to be ready in case Ancelotti's situation doesn't improve.
In a recent press conference, the Italian coach highlighted his experience and stressed the importance of keeping a positive attitude in difficult times. However, leaked information has indicated that Solari has already been contacted within the club. They told him to remain alert to the possibility of a change in management.
Solari: Closer than Ever
The Argentine has been regularly present at club events in recent weeks, further fuelling rumors of his return to the Real Madrid dugout.
He was even in the Anfield box for the last Champions League game. This has been interpreted as a sign that his return is getting closer. Although Ancelotti remains the manager, the pressure is mounting and Solari could be prepared to take over if things don't improve soon.