Real Madrid Midfielder Determined To Earn His Place Back In The Starting Lineup
If there is one player in Real Madrid who is under pressure to prove his worth, it is Aurelien Tchouameni. The youngster endured a rough second half of the season in 2022/23 and now has a mountain to climb given the competition in midfield.
Los Blancos boast of a daunting blend of veterans and youth in the middle of the park. Luka Modric and Toni Kroos bring the experience to the table, while Eduardo Camavinga, Jude Bellingham, Dani Ceballos and Federico Valverde promise versatility and dynamism.
As it stands, Tchouameni is one of the last names on the pecking order given his drop in form. However, one factor playing to his advantage is his specialisation as a pivot.
According to reports from MARCA (h/t Madrid Xtra), the French star is determined to win back his starting position next season. While it will not be easy, the youngster has shown to have what it takes to succeed at the highest level before.
If reports from last month are to be believed, Carlo Ancelotti sees Tchouameni as a starter for the coming campaign. This eases the prodigy’s cause by giving him a kickstart to his mission, although his continuity will boil down to consistency in the long run.
The 23-year-old made 33 La Liga appearances for Los Blancos last season, his first with the club, but averaged just 65 minutes per game. Further, he made just 24 starts in the league campaign and had four assists to show for it.
The pre-season campaign soon will thus be vital for his confidence. With Real Madrid moving towards a younger midfield core, Tchouameni will likely be a regular starter alongside Camavinga and Bellingham as the campaign begins. However, he could be the weak link in the setup if he does not up his game.
