In Real Madrid's last match against Leganés, Carlo Ancelotti was forced to field two young defenders due to the large number of absences in his squad. Raúl Asencio and Jacobo Ramón were tasked with forming the starting defense in a game that left lessons and challenges for both. While Asencio continues to prove to be key, Jacobo had a challenging debut that raises doubts about his future in the first team.
Raúl Asencio, the key to the defense
With the numerous absences in the team, Carlo Ancelotti had no choice but to rely on the young academy players Raúl Asencio and Jacobo Ramón to fill the defensive positions. Raúl Asencio has gained some experience by being present in several matches with the first team due to injuries to important players like Antonio Rüdiger, Dani Carvajal, and David Alaba.
Asencio's performance against Leganés was remarkable. Despite the pressure and the challenging context, he showed solidity and a lot of personality. His performance has been one of the positive points in a delicate defensive situation.
Ancelotti has highlighted his calmness and ability to solve difficult situations, trusting him for the most demanding matches. Thanks to his good performance, Asencio has managed to establish himself as a starter at a time when doubts about the defense are constant. If he maintains his level, he will consolidate as key for Madrid, especially when Rüdiger returns and they form a solid defense.
Jacobo Ramón's challenging debut
On the other hand, Jacobo Ramón's debut was not as expected. Despite the expectations placed on the young defender, his performance in the match against Leganés left some doubts. The young footballer doesn't have the level for the first team.
He committed a penalty and showed some insecurity in several plays. These mistakes have cast doubt on his ability to face more demanding matches.
However, not all is lost for Jacobo. The coaching staff's confidence remains, and Ancelotti knows that the young defender has a lot of potential.
In a press conference, the coach highlighted that Jacobo is aware that he can improve and that this bad match will not define his future in the first team. It is likely that he will continue training with the starters and wait for another opportunity to prove he can be up to the task.
This debut should be a learning experience for Jacobo, allowing him to strengthen and continue evolving as a player. The Italian coach has said that the young player has the quality to keep growing and take advantage of future opportunities if he continues working and improving.