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After difficult weeks, Arda Güler surprisingly slips into the role of the match winner at Real Madrid. The Spanish press even feels reminded of Toni Kroos.
Carlo Ancelotti balled both fists and applauded appreciatively. Arda Güler thanked him with a hug – and got a kiss of his head coach on the cheek. Real Madrid demonstrated perfectly after difficult weeks.
The 1-0 winning goal at FC Getafe was as balm for the soul for noble reservist Güler as for the coach Ancelotti, which is reinforced after the Champions League. “A great goal with a message for Ancelotti,” the Marca headed.
Arda Güler (left) cheered his goal
With the game -decisive goal, with his weaker right foot, Güler impressively remembered. At the same time, the 20-year-old operated advertising in the central midfield.
Most recently, the Turkish talent had a difficult stand, in the co-phase of the Champions League Güler was not on the field for a minute. In La Liga, he was recently used as a right wing, but he sees himself much better in the center. “I played in a position where I feel very comfortable,” said Güler afterwards on the club TV.
Press enthuses: “Güler studies at Kroos”
Spain’s capital press made very big comparisons after the convincing presentation of the top talent. “Güler studies at Kroos,” the AS . The Turk showed “the best version of Arda Güler” against Getafe, combined with a passing game “which is in no way inferior to German”.
The longing for a new thinker and handlebar in midfield is high after Kroos’ resignation last summer, but his footsteps are even greater. A good appearance against Getafe is just a tiny step to fill it.
After all, in terms of fit, Güler changed traces on Wednesday, even if he still has clear room for improvement. According to Opta data, very good 87 percent of his passes arrived. For comparison: Kroos reached an average of 92 percent per season. With 77 passes until his substitution in the 78th minute, Güler was one of the most hardworking ball distributors.
“Güler played on the position of Kroos, and he disguised himself as the German,” wrote the AS .
Special praise from Ancelotti
A performance that brought him a special praise of his boss. “He played in the center and did it very well, with quality, with ideas and with a lot of rest,” said Ancelotti.
And why doesn’t Güler play there more often? “First and foremost because we don’t always play in this system,” said the real coach with reference to the changeover to a 4-3-3 basic order.
“In a 4-4-2 he cannot play on the double six. He can only play as a right wing striker in the system. If we play in 4-3-3, he can also play very well in the center,” said Ancelotti.
He certified hard -working work to his protégé. “He lacks a bit of the punch in the duels, but he has plenty of quality,” added the 65-year-old and, in addition to Güler’s goals, also called his game overview: “The quality he has in the game is phenomenal.”
Next chance for the “Turkish Messi” in Clásico?
However, due to the great competition, Güler usually had to stand behind this season. Güler came to 36 competitive operations, but only once over 90 minutes – in the third round of the Copa del Rey against Deportivo Minerva.
The goal against Getafe was only his second goal of the season in La Liga, and he also comes to four templates. In the previous year he had scored six goals in just ten league missions. At the European Championship last year it was celebrated as a “Turkish Messi”. The hoped -for final breakthrough in his second season at Real failed to materialize.
The fact that Güler now collected plus points in the central midfield could improve his standing again. “I think his future will be there,” said Ancelotti. “At the moment it may be crazy to see him in the center, but in the future we can also use it in this position.” Maybe already in Clásico against FC Barcelona on Saturday (10 p.m. in the LiveTicker) in the final of the Copa del Rey.
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