Source:REUTERS/Violeta Santos Moura
[Saba Sports News] According to Spanish media reports, Arda Güler once again looked dissatisfied when being substituted in this round of La Liga. In the 27th round of La Liga, Real Madrid beat Celta Vigo 2-1 away with a late winner. Güler started the game for Real Madrid but was replaced in the 65th minute. When he saw his number on the substitution board, he first looked disbelieving, then wore a sarcastic smile as he walked towards the touchline. His expression clearly showed his frustration and dissatisfaction with manager Álvaro Arbeloa’s decision. He then went straight back to the bench. In fact, this is not the first time Güler has been unhappy about being substituted. A month ago, in Real Madrid’s Champions League match against Benfica, he complained in English “Always me” when he was taken off, expressing his annoyance at being substituted early time and again.
The editor believes that although Arda Güler possesses incredible attacking creativity, his defensive shortcomings are obvious. Head coach Álvaro Arbeloa opted to bring on defensive players while leading, which was essentially a safety-first strategy. However, he also overlooked the player’s psychological need to stay on the pitch when in good form.