Ancelotti's conundrum
In Almería, Real Madrid faces its first game without Khedira - seriously injured while fulfilling his international commitments during the recent league break. Suddenly, the absence of one of the most doubted players in the 'Los Blancos' squad has prompted a debate about who his ideal replacement should be.
Three men for one position, three completely different players, each of whom would substantially change Carlo Ancelotti's game plan. Casemiro, Isco and Di María are battling for a position that will be vacant until end of season.
The Italian coach gave nothing away about how he is going to resolve this conundrum in comments to the club's official TV channel, saying "Khedira's absence is forcing us to think about whether we should continue with this system and put a player in with the same profile, or change it. We have a number of solutions. There isn't any one formation you win or lose with. The squad is very strong and combines experience, skill and enthusiasm from the young players".
Sticking with the 4-3-3 would mean the inclusion of Casemiro, the player with the most similar style of play to the German. The use of Di María or Isco, however, would require a redraft, going to a 4-2-3-1, with Xabi Alonso and Modric as the driving force, Bale, Ronaldo and the Spanish or Argentine player up front, and Benzema as the striker.
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