The manager of Real Madrid, Carlo Ancelotti, has defended his team’s track record of developing young players and given an explanation for why he believed Los Blancos had a much less clear road to the first team.
With players like Gavi, Pedri, Alejandro Balde, Ronald Araujo, and now Fermin Lopez and Lamine Yamal playing significant parts for the Blaugrana, Ancelotti was asked about his thoughts on the youthful appearance of Barcelona’s squad these days.
“Lamine Yamal Fermin… They are excellent, but we also have some really talented young people. Bellingham, Camavinga, and Tchouameni: Many of our players come from the academy.
At the moment, Real Madrid’s first team comprises five players who graduated from the academy: Dani Carvajal, Fran Garcia, Lucas Vazquez, Nacho Fernandez, and Joselu Mato. With the exception of Nacho, four of the five were forced to quit the club and were later brought back before they could get their chance. Additionally, Garcia and Joselu are the first academy graduates to play a significant role in the starting lineup in ten years.
Eight players from Barcelona have progressed through the ranks at La Masia; nevertheless, all but Oriol Romeu and Sergi Roberto have established themselves in the previous three years. Interview questions centered around Ancelotti’s comparison of the two and the reasons behind Real Madrid’s inability to develop fresh talent.
It’s challenging to respond. Their numerous injuries have worked to their advantage by providing chances for the younger players. You must go to the academy if a large number of you have injuries during the season. Gonzalo, Mario Martin, Nico Paz, and Alvaro Rodriguez are very close to joining the starting lineup.
The pudding will serve as the evidence. Without a doubt, Barcelona is playing with a smaller roster due to their financial and injury problems, which allows them to afford to offer players more opportunities. Even when that isn’t the case, players like Lamine Yamal and Alejandro Balde were given opportunities to play when more experienced, competent players could have been employed in front of them.
