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José Félix Díaz Gives Hot News, Ancelotti Decides: Tchouaméni's Replacement Named

Aurélien Tchouaméni will be out for a month and Carlo Ancelotti has already found his replacement.

Real Madrid have a problem. Tchouaméni is not responding as expected and, in addition, he will be out for a month due to injury. At a time when the transfer market is not possible, Carlo Ancelotti seems to have found an emergency solution if necessary.

José Félix Díaz, a journalist for 'Marca', has discovered in his latest article that Ancelotti has found the solution within Real Madrid itself. What the Italian wants to do is to convert a defender into a central midfielder, but the truth is that the choice has surprised everyone: Ferland Mendy .

Ancelotti has tried Ferland Mendy in the central midfield position in the last trials carried out in Valdebebas. The Real Madrid boss was keen to see him in the aforementioned position to see if he could be used as Tchouaméni's replacement. Although these tests don't always translate into the Real Madrid starting eleven, it's something that he takes into consideration.

Ferland Mendy | Getty Images

However, it seems that Carletto would find the remedy in other players in the squad, more likely to be able to defend the position of central midfielder. Ferland Mendy, if used, would leave a gap on the left wing that would be filled by Fran García.

Tchouaméni, More out Than in at Real Madrid

Florentino Pérez has made the final decision: Tchouaméni hasn't met the high expectations he had and must leave Real Madrid. The French midfielder will have a new destination next season, and the club is already looking for a team for him, to the point that some calls have already arrived.

In 2023, Real Madrid secured the transfer of Aurélien Tchouaméni for 80 million euros, beating teams such as PSG and Liverpool. The latter has once again shown interest in transfer the Frenchman and seems to be seriously considering the possibility of making a firm offer for him soon.

'Fichajes.net' has revealed that Liverpool see Tchouaméni as an ideal opportunity to cover the defensive pivot position and add depth to the squad. Last summer they tried to sign Martín Zubimendi, without success, and next summer they will try to make an offer for the Frenchman that could convince Real Madrid.

Tchouameni in white Real Madrid uniform on the playing field.
Aurélien Tchouaméni | Getty Images

Madrid have it clear and Ancelotti has already started the search, even if it's temporary, for a replacement. Tchouaméni has lost confidence and a replacement is being sought, at the moment the tests point to Ferland Mendy as his replacement.