Real Madrid appears decided on Casemiro’s exit but a trip to Celta might come with a lesson of the Brazilian's importance

By -
While Real Madrid have signed Aurélien Tchouameni in a big money move this summer, it still doesn't limit the importance of Casemiro in the team, at least for the next 12 months.


While Carlo Ancelotti has tried to push the French midfielder into the starting spot to see if he can really get started on the go, so far, it is only fair to say the results has not been encouraging.

Carlo Ancelotti recently confirmed that both Tchouameni and his countryman, Edouardo Camavinga will need more time before they reach that stage of becoming regular starters in the Real Madrid team, hence, the importance of retaining Casemiro.

On Monday against newly promoted Almeria, Real Madrid looked lost in the absence of Casemiro although were able to get the desired result late on but not until after the replacement of Tchouameni and Camavinga.

The decision not to start Casemiro could be related what now looks like an imminent move to Manchester United but nonetheless, he will be a huge miss for Los Blancos and maybe a trip to Celta will show Carlo Ancelotti how important it is to keep the Brazilian for the season.

Real Madrid are unbeaten in their last 11 league meetings with Celta Vigo, winning nine including each of the last four.


Karim Benzema has scored seven times in his last three games against Celta Vigo and the striker will be looking to open his league account for new season at the Abanca-Balaidos on Saturday evening.

Real Madrid’s title defence got off to a winning start last weekend against Almeria and the opening Gameweek got even better on Monday night after Barcelona failed to win at home again Rayo Vallecano.

A win on Saturday will take them to six points before Barcelona face a tougher battle on Sunday when they travel to the Anoeta to take on Real Sociedad.


Author: Kehinde Hassan Afolabi 

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Another Newcastle defeat means time to go BIG on Eddie Howe might be about right

By -
Image
Eddie Howe's Newcastle United falled to a sixth defeat in seven games as Nottingham Forest sealed a 3-1 comeback win in the Saint James' Park, adding to their Champions League and Carabao Cup elimination in December while they continue to drop down the Premier League table. Credits to the Englishman, however, he is not in an elite level. A project like Newcastle United's is in a stage where you say thank you very much to Eddie Howe, a bid him farewell. It was a miracle, what the former AFC Bournemouth boss has done in his just more than two years at the helm of affairs in Tyneside and after the club failed to make the statement upon their UEFA Champions League qualification, the time couldn't be more right. Eddie Howe took charge of Newcastle United when the club was deep down the bottom of the Premier League standing and helped them become the first-ever to avoid relegation having not won a single game up until Gameweek 14 in the competition's history. Newcastle Un
Read more

Rasmus Hojlund; a pragmatic solution to Manchester United's needs despite likely consequences

By -
Image
Rasmus Hojlund has emerged as a real target for Manchester United as they look to secure a main goalscorer, who will lead the lines for the club on a long-term. Erik Ten Hag has opted for a different approach compared to previous managers of United in recent times, whom had all gone for players of different status. Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Odion Ighalo, Edinson Cavani, Cristiano Ronaldo and Wout Weghorst are strikers the club has signed post Sir Alex Ferguson era, all of whom arrived at the club in their 30s. With Hojlund, United are looking to sign someone who just turned 20, though still has a lot more to learn to master the trade but at the same time, he has got the potentials to become one of the best around. The striker position has been a major issue for the club as many of those who had been signed has not lived up to expectations, while those who did ended up leaving due to their already ending careers. Cristiano Ronaldo and maybe Zlatan Ibrahimovic are the only two names who have m
Read more

Nigeria makes continental history as Osimhen and Oshoala win big in CAF awards

By -
Image
Victory for Nigeria at the CAF awards gala in Marrakech as Victor Osimhen and Asisat Oshoala won the major prizes on the night, making the country the first-ever to produce winners of both CAF Men's and Women's Best Players in the same year. Victor Osimhen crowned Africa's Best For the first time since Kanu Nwankwo 24 years ago, a Nigerian player has won the most prestigious individual accolade in African football with striker Victor Osimhen beating Mohamed Salah and Achraf Hakimi to the CAF Men's Player of the Year award. Osimhen, who enjoyed a sensational year with Napoli, delivering their first Scudetto in 33years and helping them to a first-ever quarter final place in the UEFA Champions League was always front-runner for the award, moreso after Riyad Mahrez failed to make the final three. Aside his conquests with Napoli, the 24-year-old striker was also unplayable in the AFCON qualifiers, scoring ten goals in six games and finishing as top scorer of the qualificatio
Read more