Real Madrid playmaker unsure about his place in the team despite top form in pre-season
Arda Guler has been one of Real Madrid’s standout performers throughout pre-season, continuing to build on an encouraging campaign under Jose Mourinho.Yet despite his fine form, the Turkish playmake...
Real Madrid playmaker Arda Guler remains uncertain about his place in the team despite showcasing top form during pre-season. Guler has been one of the club's standout performers throughout the pre-season period, continuing the encouraging campaign under Jose Mourinho. However, competition for regular minutes is fiercer than ever at the Bernabeu, largely due to the impending return of another attacking talent, Jude Bellingham.
Diario AS reports that Guler has been Real Madrid's most in-form attacking player this pre-season, with standout performances against Fiorentina and Ferencvaros. Mourinho has earmarked Guler for the number 10 role, which he has excelled in, orchestrating Real Madrid's attacking play with his vision and creativity. Since Guler's best position also overlaps with that of one of the club's biggest names, the competition for his starting spot is intense.
If Bellingham regains his pre-season form, he may reclaim his place ahead of Guler. However, with Guler enjoying his best season yet, scoring six goals and providing 14 assists, he should secure a spot in the opening few matches. The battle for attacking spots will also involve Diomande, Brahim Diaz, and a returning Rodrygo.
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