Lucas Vázquez has all the confidence of Ancelotti, but the truth is that the Galician has made it very difficult to add minutes regularly. Their ability to adapt to various positions is not enough and, now what Carletto has a large part of the staff available, has run out of space. On the right side, Carvajal he has returned in top form from his last injury and, as long as he is healthy, he is the number one option as has been shown in the last series of games, all of them of great importance. In the end, first Rodrygo and later Asensio they have pushed it away.
The Curtis-born player was very important during the first leg of the season. Of the first 15 games, he participated in 12 of them, in nine of them he started and in five he completed 90 minutes. In total, he was playing 57% of the minutes (772 in those 15 games). Nevertheless, In the last four, it barely adds up to 34 or what is the same, it does not reach 10% of the total (9.4%). He played seven minutes against Rayo, 26 against the Sheriff and one against Sevilla. Against Granada he was on the bench but did not dress short.
Nevertheless, Lucas could have the opportunity to return to the eleven against Athletic. Rodrygo has just come out of a gastroenteritis that has left him weak, although he has finally entered the call. The great rival is Asensio, who is making great matches lately. However, Marcelino’s team arrives at the Bernabéu with the idea of looking for Madrid in their own field and Ancelotti could require extra help for Carvajal, and the Galician is a specialist in providing work and travel in the band.
At the club there is blind trust in the youth squad, who has always shown his commitment. Hence, it was decided to renew it until 2024 last year with a salary increase included. His role in the team goes beyond the field of play, advising young people, teaching them the values of Madrid and creating a good atmosphere in the dressing room. But his intention is to add minutes, so he must take every opportunity the coach gives him if he wants to be a regular in the team again.