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'We don't have much time to train it': Ancelotti names one thing Real Madrid should desperately improve

"The offensive aspect against defence-minded teams like 

 must be improved. We should make more vertical passes and more off-the-ball actions," 

"We are thinking about it, we work with videos but at the moment we don't have much time," the Italian boss added.

 struggled to create clear scoring chances against Getafe and couldn't convert them properly against Cadiz.

The Whites dropped points on both occasions and also struggled for some time against 

'Such a limited player can't be a starter': fan rips into Valverde after Alcoyano display

 3-1 away. However, the performance on the pitch was incredibly poor, with the 

 leaders at times getting dominated by the third-tier team.

A lot more was expected from players like 

. In an ideal world, they would've taken advantage of the opportunity to prove that they deserve to be regular starters. The Uruguayan ended up drawing a lot of criticism from Twitter user 

"For a second time in a row, Federico was unable to control a match or be the protagonist against a 3rd tier team. The same happened last year. As for the league, whenever he starts, he fades more often than not.  

"That's his level. A player as limited as him can't be a starter. He's been here for a very long time and there's no sign of progression. 

"Not only that but seems to be very injury prone. That said, all of that is irrelevant, his skill set makes him who he is, a valuable squad player who offers a lot in transition, but cannot be the protagonist. 

"He doesn't control the ball well, he's not good in tight spaces, he's not a good dribbler, he doesn't have the vision, his finishing (there's potential here) and assisting isn't there. 

"He is exceptional in transition due to his physique, but apart from that, he excels at nothing. That's the problem. He's neither an all-rounder like 

"What he excels at is being good in transitions and he's somewhat of a hard worker with an incredible physique, but most teams you face nowadays demand you to be good on the ball.  

"He just seems too limited. He could potentially become a better finisher, become more confident and take better decisions that come with age but all in all, that's still going to be a squad player level."

This term so far, Valverde has played 20 games for Real Madrid, 13 of them from the start, and has recorded one assist.

'Our issue isn't tactics': Fan explains why Madrid struggle against small teams like Alcoyano

 on Wednesday. The Whites did enough to beat the third-tier side and advance to the Round of 16 but the quality of their display alarmed many fans.

How is it possible that Madrid are so good against the likes of 

 but visibly struggle against smaller sides like 

A Madrid fan nicknamed LLF_14 on Twitter tries to explain this paradox.

"Isn't it weird how Real Madrid control games against big teams but not against small teams?" LLF_14 tweeted.

"Even without Kroos and Modric, we should be controlling games, our quality is still much higher than Alcoyano for example.

"I think the main issue isn't tactics, it's work rate. Players aren't working hard enough off the ball to create passing options to keep possession. 

"That's why it seems like we get out-numbered in our own half and get forced to clear the ball or pass back.

"Modric and Kroos ALWAYS show for the ball. They ALWAYS provide a passing option for our defenders. Modric can also dribble forward and take a few players out of the game to create more space.

"We need Camavinga and especially Valverde to start playing smart. Show for the ball. Stop hiding! 

"They are good ball carriers and have loads of energy but don't have a high footballing IQ like Kroos & Modric. They need to get better at possession play, especially Valverde."

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we suffered because the midfield was not balanced we didn't have any midfielder like kroos, modric or Isco who can show for the ball and create space. they were hiding and casemiro doesn't involve in buildup when our defenders are with the ball

Umar Sowe

The same Kovacic we sold out has become a priced material.

Charlie 🇳🇬

u see now buro this is Madrid's biggest problems

Yusupha Sissoko

the only midfielders that I can only accept which Madrid need is Kimich of Bayern and Mateo kovasic of Chelsea this are men with football energetic that can replace modric and Kronos and are still in good ages....very establishing players...if we can get this two player in our team.....victory ascertain surely....

Balikis Olaide Raji

I agree with your list, except Paul Pogba that I don't agree.

not sure we could get these awesome players you mention but I for one will be happy if we got Gravenbach AND Tchouameni.  I would also like to keep Ceballos- he is never scared of the ball. he looked stronger than before even in his limited appearance.  Fede needs to give up his aspirations as a B2B  MF and learn from Casemiro if he wants to play at RM.  his future might be rotating with Tchouameni when Kroos and Casemiro ride into the sunset in 2 or 3 years. Camavinga, Gravenvach, Ceballos, Reiner and Brahim will be our ball carriers linking offense and defense  and feeding the monsters upfront (Vini, Mbappe and whoever replaces Benz). can we get greedy and sign Antony from Ajax? Him and Vini on either side of Mbappe would be something now wouldn't it?

Lindsay Dunn

I agree with all opinions, But in my opinion Guys if Modric & Kroos are not in our middle of the field then surely player with very high sense of football should come in, player like Paul Pogba, player loke Kevin de bruyne, player like bruno fernandes of man u, for me this are the only caliber of players that can play in real madrid center if not them modric & kroos.

Player		G
Artem Dovbyk	Girona	18
Jude Bellingham	Real Madrid	17
Ante Budimir	Osasuna	16
Borja Borja Mayoral	Getafe	15
Alexander Sørloth	Villarreal	15

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