Aurelien Tchouameni Feeling Upbeat Despite Recent Struggles: “I Known What I Can Do”
Aurelien Tchouameni has endured a struggling phase at Real Madrid since the turn of the year. After coming back from the 2022 FIFA World Cup, the midfielder has yet to feature in the full ninety minutes of a single game.
The Frenchman has seen his game-time drastically slashed. A fallout with Carlo Ancelotti over his attendance at an NBA game has only compounded his problem, with the youngster falling behind other players in the pecking order.
However, in a recent media interaction, Tchouameni backed himself to perform and get back to his original groove.
“I am confident, I know what I can do. There can be difficult moments in an athlete’s career, and it’s the first time it happened to me – but I’m still learning. There’s a lot of competition at Real and you need to be good to play,” Tchouameni said (h/t GOAL) when asked about his struggles.
Formerly of AS Monaco, Tchouameni has featured in 21 league matches for Real Madrid so far this season, 15 of which have been starts. However, only four of those starts have come in 2023, which is indicative of his declining status in the team.
Tchouameni’s limited minutes can be attributed to Dani Ceballos’ incredible turnaround this year, coupled with Eduardo Camavinga, who has impressed everyone with his performances this year.
However, it must be noted that Tchouameni is very much part of Real Madrid’s long-term plans and will be expected to play a crucial role in helping the club replace the likes of Toni Kroos and Luka Modric in the years to come.
In contrast, his competitor Ceballos’ contract expires at the end of the season, with uncertainty brewing over the future of the former Arsenal star, who has multiple offers from other clubs across Europe.
