Source: REUTERS/Stephane Mahe
[Saba Sports News] According to Spanish media, Arda Guler is unhappy with his recent lack of playing time. In the last 12 matches, Guler has only started once, and that was in a cup match against a fourth-tier team. So far this season, Guler has played a total of 891 minutes, which is comparable to the playing time of Dani Carvajal, who was seriously injured four months ago, with only Andriy Lunin, Endrick, David Alaba, and Jesus Vallejo having played less than him. This situation is not easy for Guler; as a competitive player, he often gets frustrated in training. However, Real Madrid believes Guler is a talent with room for improvement and has asked him to remain patient and continue to progress. According to locker room sources, Carlo Ancelotti is not very satisfied with Guler’s defensive contributions and has requested that he participate more in defensive duties. On the other hand, Guler feels he is performing better and more mature than last season, with significant improvements in fitness and confidence, and he believes he will have the opportunity to play in this week’s Copa del Rey match against Leganes.