It is true that they opened the door to players like Mariano or Odriozola, but far from them, it was Hazard and Asensio who grabbed the latest information, waiting for an offer to arrive for them.
Both are players who did not perform to the level expected of them. They had to go one step further, leading the team with Benzema, Modric or Vinicius. But it was not produced
This has caused fans to ask for their heads. They want to be left out of the squad because they feel unable to do the job of the European champions, and they would be happy to see them go
However, Ancelotti does not see it that way. The Merengues coach knows that although they will not be beginners, they will be very important, starting from the bench, in a tough season
In fact, he is not willing to lose both at once. Although some have asserted that they are on the starting path, the truth is that their departure will leave Carlito without many options to replace Benzema
It should be remembered that Eden played the role of “9 Liar” or Karim’s escort at the top of the attack. With Jovic gone, that would make the progression very thin, as Vinicius and Rodrygo were the only ones in the squad along with the Frenchman
And although Asensio’s “False 9” experience did not go well last season, the Spaniard contributed a large number of goals, so Carlito knows what he has to lose
There may not be room for both, but there are not enough men who can contribute good minutes this year. The World Cup can also affect the fitness of players, and in the second part of the season, they can get their chance
Moreover, Ancelotti is clear on the matter, with the players who will remain in the squad he will count. Nobody will be lost, he did it already last year, with Bale or Isco, and he will continue on the same path
