“Ancelotti was warned by me!” Roberto Carlos criticises a Real Madrid player and demands that he be fired.
After Real Madrid narrowly defeated Arsenal in the Champions League, Real Madrid great Roberto Carlos sparked controversy with harsh post-match remarks directed at one of the team’s current starters. In an impassioned speech following the game, the Brazilian legend disclosed that he had alerted manager Carlo Ancelotti to this player’s readiness but had been disregarded.
“This player isn’t prepared for high-stakes games,” I informed Carlo weeks ago. He commits too many expensive errors,” Carlos remarked. He almost threw it all away against Arsenal. It was distressing to witness the unsafe giveaways and poor positioning.
Carlos originally refused to reveal the player’s name, but it was clear from insiders and the tone of his comments that Ferland Mendy was the target of the criticism. Coaches and players were apparently irritated with the French left-back’s clumsy play, particularly his part in Arsenal’s equaliser.
Carlos, who in his heyday revolutionised the left-back position, was particularly ruthless:
Wearing a Real Madrid shirt necessitates pride, fight, and concentration. You shouldn’t begin if you are unable to bring that. That’s what I told Ancelotti, and now we’re paying for it.
Additionally, he said that younger, more eager players should take over:
“Giving underachievers free passes doesn’t get you titles. Our budding talent is deserving of a chance.
Ancelotti is now under pressure to reconsider his defensive strategy from both club legends and supporters as the pivotal second leg draws near. The rest of Madrid’s Champions League campaign may be shaped by his decision to stick with experience or take a chance on young players.
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