Possible substitutes for Marcelo at Real Madrid

ANDhe Real Madrid is looking for substitutes for the possible departure of Marcelo Vieira of the white set. After more than a decade with the white team, it seems that Marcelo’s sporting career at the Santiago Bernabu is about to come to an end.

The arrival of Frenchman Ferland Mendy two seasons ago, added to the 33-year-old Brazilian winger, and the evolution that football is having towards a more athletic sport, have relegated Marcelo to a secondary role within the current squad.

That is why, from MBP School of Coaches We are gonna give three options that could fit in Real Madrid as a replacement of the second captain of the team. Analyzing in depth what individual aspects stand out in each of them.

Michael Gutierrez

The first option that we want to highlight is that of the youth squad Michael Gutierrez. The young player, a product of La Fbrica, already had minutes last season under Zidane, and in the current one with Ancelotti, always having a fantastic performance.

Miguel, unlike Marcelo, is a fuller side profile in general lines. The youth squad is a great defender in 1vs1 situations. Thanks to his conditional ability, and especially his movement speed, Gutirrez is second to none in these types of situations. Likewise, the madridista masters to perfection the fundamentals of the side of “Identifying the responsibilities of the attackers in the area”.

In situations where there are two offensive players from the rival team within the lane defended by Miguel, the youth squad knows which player to take responsibility for, always prioritizing mid lane protection.

On the other hand, like the Brazilian, the white player is the difference in the rival field. Miguel has a total of 8 assists with Castilla and two goals. The youth squad has a fantastic cross from anywhere on the field, especially from zone A and Balways knowing how to optimally adjust the ‘timing’ between the center and the unchecking of his partner.

In conclusion, the commitment to Miguel will guarantee a future for the Whites, as well as a player with magnificent individual and collective potential.

Frank Garcia

The second player that we want to highlight, and who has been playing the most in recent weeks, is the former youth squad and current Rayo Vallecano player, Fran García.

Fran is a player with characteristics very similar to Miguel Gutirrez. However, the Rayista player has more experience in the elite after two seasons in the Vallecas team,: one in the second division, and the current one, in the first.

Delving into the behaviors performed by the player on the field of play, the first thing that strikes us is the great rapport that Fran has with the players who play in the same lane.

The Rayo player has a highly developed cognitive structure, this allows him to knowing what spaces to occupy, and when to occupy them, always taking into account the position of his companions. Likewise, he manages individual lateral fundamentals such as offer supports on the outside to create space insidejoining the finishing zone in the creation of space within the playing lane, are very common within Fran García’s game.

Finally, one of the great characteristics that is consolidating the player from Ciudad Real as one of the top favorites to be the possible substitute for Marcelo, is his good defensive discipline. Fran is standing out for her perfect tactical placementalways maintaining perfect width and depth in relation to the rest of his teammates on the defensive line.

In summary, if Real Madrid finally decides to bet on Fran García, the Chamartn team will ensure a “present” player with fantastic individual skills, but above all, a specialist in contributing to the group.

José Ángel Esmors Tasende “Angelio”

Finally, the third and last option that we at MBP believe could fit in as a substitute for the Brazilian crack, is that of the Red Bull Leipzig player, Angelio.

Unlike the two previous players, the figure of the Spanish side will be a much more consolidated bet in the European elite. The Leipzig player has had great seasons in Germany.

Angelio is a profile much more similar to Marcelo, since it stands out above all for its offensive potential. Unlike the other two sides, the defensive plot of the Spanish is not so outstanding. That is why the demarcation where he has managed to achieve a fantastic performance is that of lane player with a defensive structure of 3 central defenders from behind.

Regarding the most notable individual behaviors of the Spanish, the first foundation that we want to highlight and that in turn shares with the first candidate, is the ability to center a high accuracy from the side rail.

Regardless of the center zone, be it A, B, C or D, Angelio manages to identify the free player in a formidable wayin addition to being able to put the shooter ahead of the rival defender.

The second fundamental that the lane performs perfectly is the ability to guarantee the offensive amplitude of his team at different moments of the game. Through this, Angelio manages to drag along with him on many occasions, managing to generate passing lines in the central lane.

In short, the possible incorporation of Angelio to Real Madrid would bring even more offensive power to Ancelotti’s team. However, the Spanish winger should improve defensively if he wanted to establish himself in the demarcation.

Conclusion

Marcelo’s departure from Real Madrid marked a before and after within the white team. That is why the possible replacement that comes to replace the Brazilian, must offer a brilliant performance if they want to forget the fantastic afternoons of football that the carioca offered to Santiago Bernabu.