As in ‘Leaving the World Behind’, an ocean liner is approaching. It still seems far away, but every day it is closer. It seems unstoppable, inevitable. And if you’ve seen the movie, you already know how it ends. The reality is that Real Madrid, as of today, has the matter quite tied up and PSG considers the operation closed. The Galacticos, ‘Vol II’. Although with nuances: those signings were in their thirties (Zidane arrived at 29 and Figo at 27, for example) and the current ones are not older than 25. This ‘era’ is younger (26 years on average) and is designed to govern them to all. Four names decree the euphoria: Courtois, Militao, Davies and Mbappé. Stars that, according to astronomical reports, aim to align in summer. Supernova alert.
Part by part. Starting with the signings… a lot of optimism. Mbappe? The player turned everything upside down on Thursday by informing PSG that c’est fini, on July 1 he will fly from Paris. And although the saying goes that all roads lead to Rome, his path points to Madrid. And upside down. He is an inch away. And Davies? His contract with Bayern ends in 2025, so this summer he will have to renew or leave. And the first seems far away: he asks for 13 million in salary and the club has stood up, he will not give that. Madrid wants him and is considering an investment of 55 million. Good look.
Alphonso Davies, with Bayern.
To them must be added the return of two heavyweights: Courtois and Militao. The goalkeeper tore the cruciate ligament in his left knee… and was even more unlucky, because his meniscus was affected. Out for the entire season, although at this point it is not ruled out that it could be operational around May (who knows if a hypothetical matchday 38 with nothing at stake, for example, to get rid of a thorn and get an affectionate ovation). But he is not counted on for important matches. Militao broke the same cruciate, but in his case the meniscus was unharmed, so he aims to be discharged competitively around the end of March. In any case, when both will be back and at 200% is next season.
Identical drawing
There the constellation of these four stars will be born, with seven more. A Real Madrid favorite for everything by decree. In defense, escorting the Belgian, will be Carvajal, Militao, Rüdiger and Davies. The German’s case will mean a new fight, this time with Alaba, but his exceptional season is adding points to consolidate the defeat. From here, the crux of the question arises: at Real Madrid it is considered that the debate about where to put Mbappé is absurd, since it fits without problems in the current drawing. Thus, Ancelotti will be able to maintain his 4-4-2 (which mutates between the diamond and the wingers).
The ‘Super Madrid’ of 2024-25.Diario AS
Kroos… If he renews?
At the pivot a final decision must be made: Camavinga or Tchouameni. Although Carletto has always been convinced by the second, the fans’ favorite is clearly the first. Only one will be able to escort Kroos, who at the moment still seems difficult to see hang up his boots in four months (“if he does it… he would have character, balls,” exclaimed Ancelotti, to the sound of everyone). The center of the field would continue to be his next season, with Valverde leaning to the right and Bellingham, between the left and the famous midfielder.
Vinicius-Mbappé
The big victim would be Rodrygo, since Kylian would play in his position, forming a tandem with Vinicius. Ancelotti will give them freedom, as he is now doing with the Brazilians. He has free rein to fall to the wing, go down to receive or exchange. To create. They will act as references for a great team… with a spectacular bench: Lunin, Alaba, Tchouameni (or Camavinga), Güler, Brahim, Rodrygo or Endrick. What Real Madrid is forming is a historic block, worthy of marking an era. And he knows it. Although everyone also knows that names do not win titles alone. That golden gear must then work. But, for now, the transatlantic is approaching. Like in the movie.
2024-02-19 12:45:15
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