Carlo Ancelotti He is aware that one of the great challenges ahead of him this season is finding a replacement for Benzema. Real Madrid is not in the business of signing another striker and the Italian coach is looking to find the formula to score the goal without Benzema in the countryside.
Ancelotti does not have Mariano and yes with Borja Mayoral, but this one seems to be closer to going to Getafe than staying at Real Madrid. Faced with this situation, the Italian is betting this season on Hazard as that ‘nine’ or rather ‘false nine’ when Benzema is missing.
The first test for Hazard fIt was against Barcelona in Las Vegas and the truth is that it didn’t work. The Belgian tried it, but it is seen that it is not his natural place and that was noticed by the white attack. Although it is nothing new in a Classic because in the League, the 0-4 at the Bernabéu, Ancelotti opted for Modric to play as ‘false nine’ and the result was an absolute failure.
In Vegas, the plan Ancelotti con Hazard it lasted 45 minutes. After the break, he put Rodrygo, with more goals than the Belgian, like ‘nine’ and Real Madrid improved. Later, he opted for Mariano, a classic center forward.
That’s the way it is, Ancelotti He must continue looking for the formula so that when Benzema is not there, Real Madrid do not miss the goal. And that formula does not seem to go through the ‘false nine’ with Hazard acting in that position.
[+] Here you can see the summary of the Barça-Real Madrid match
FC Barcelona won the first Clasico of the season after defeating Real Madrid 0-1 in Las Vegas. Raphinha, with a great goal, was the author of the only goal of the match.
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