Raúl Asencio knows he doesn't have Carlo Ancelotti's confidence at Real Madrid. Despite his good performance, the coach has continued to trust Tchouaméni as a converted center-back. However, the Italian manager isn't entirely convinced about the position and has requested a significant reinforcement in the winter market: Aymeric Laporte.
Marca has revealed that Laporte is still waiting for Real Madrid. It's a possibility that has been discussed over the past year, but it never materializes. The Spanish international is highly regarded, and efforts have been made to try to sign him from Al-Nassr, but they have never come to fruition. So far, nothing has happened, although the possibility remains open.
Ancelotti wants him at Madrid due to the problems in the central area and the little trust he has placed in Raúl Asencio. However, the main obstacle is that Florentino isn't entirely convinced: At 30 years old, he doesn't fit into the sports planning at Santiago Bernabéu. Meanwhile, the center-back continues with his routine, waiting for the call to see if they finally make a decision.
Aymeric Laporte is still waiting, while Ancelotti has requested him and Florentino is considering it. Raúl Asencio also doesn't see his position clearly and believes he deserves more minutes after the merits he has achieved at Real Madrid.
Ancelotti Puts a Cross on Raúl Asencio
Ancelotti made it very clear in the press conference before the Real Madrid vs. Celta Copa del Rey match at Bernabéu. He doesn't trust Raúl Asencio, the La Fábrica player who has won over Madrid fans, but who doesn't appeal to his coach.
Despite the responsibility in Barça's goals, Ancelott keeps believing in Tchouaméni. He made it clear in his media appearance: "I'm still convinced that Tchouaméni has done well as a center-back. The data speaks to this, considering it's not his ideal position. Once we don't have the emergency at the back and Alaba returns, he'll go back to his position as a pivot," he said.
He also made it clear that he will continue to rely on Tchouaméni over Asencio for the center-back position. He admits that Asencio is a center-back and Tchouaméni is not.
Raúl Asencio doesn't entirely convince him, he's been blunt. The youth player could be on borrowed time, especially if the potential arrival of Aymeric Laporte materializes.