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Arda Guler finally made his debut for Real Madrid. He came in as a substitute in the Copa del Rey match against Arandina, which took place a month ago. This was after a lengthy and exasperating wait.
In spite of this, the Turkish superstar, who is just 18 years old, had a decline in the number of minutes following that appearance. Due to the fact that he had a number of injuries during the first half of the season, there was always a possibility that manager Carlo Ancelotti would gradually increase the amount of playing time he received.
Therefore, Guler has only played for Los Blancos in three different tournaments, and he has only logged a total of seventy minutes of activity on the field.
Guler is asked to increase the level of intensity by Ancelotti.
According to recent reports, Arda Guler is not yet at his full fitness level, which is quite understandable considering the many injuries that he has had throughout the course of his career.
Because of this, it is reasonable to assume that Ancelotti will be gradually introducing him into the team rather than immediately dumping him into the deep end.
On the other hand, the manager of Real Madrid has reportedly requested that the Turkish wonderkid increase the level of energy in his game, according to a report.
Because of his technical skill and his ability to handle the ball, the Italian coach is aware that the midfielder has the potential to be an amazing player. And this is the reason why he expects and requests more from him, particularly in aspects of play that do not include the ball.
The young attacking midfielder has the potential to become an outstanding player, but in order to do so he must continue to improve aspects of his game, especially without the ball at his feet, as well as his intensity and physique.
Ancelotti wants his players to play every minute as if it were their last, to give their all on the pitch, especially the youngsters, which is what he wants to see from the former Fenerbahce starlet.
The coaching staff has asked him to display more intensity and to take a step further in the sense of putting pressure on the opposition when off the ball.
The confidence in Guler is full, but the coaches know that they still have a diamond to polish in their hands.
