"David Alaba can't defend a cross to save a life. We will suffer more until Militao is back, till then we keep conceding from crosses and set pieces," a Real Madrid fan DrYash posted on X.
There is some truth in his words. The Austrian's not particularly good at aerial duels and that cost Madrid three goals this season already.
Some fans want him benched for El Clasico.
🗣 Tammy: "Unpopular opinion but Nacho should start the Clasico next to Rudi… Alaba makes me nervous every time there is a ball close to our box"
🗣 MS: "We should make Nacho and Rudiger our permanent starters."
🗣Ghana Man: "Many Madrid fans things he [Alaba] is better at CB but I'm not one. I'd bench him for Nacho."
As a reminder, Nacho was shown a red card for a 90+3' tackle against Girona and initially received a three-game ban in La Liga.
However, the club appealed the decision, and the defender's suspension was reduced to just two games. This means he will be available for El Clasico next week.
But the question is, will Carlo Ancelotti start him v Barca?
