So Real Madrid just confirmed Tchouaméni has a left ankle sprain and could be out for about a month. Not great timing, especially with the pressure he’s been under lately. How do you think this will affect Ancelotti’s plans?
Yikes, not ideal! He was finally getting some consistent game time too.
Tatum said:
Yikes, not ideal! He was finally getting some consistent game time too.
For real… just as he was finding his rhythm. Now we’re back to square one.
Tatum said:
Yikes, not ideal! He was finally getting some consistent game time too.
Anyone know if they’ll have to move Camavinga into that role more permanently now?
Feels like the worst timing, honestly. Our midfield’s already a bit stretched.
Blake said:
Feels like the worst timing, honestly. Our midfield’s already a bit stretched.
True. They were even trying him as a centre-back, so this could mess up a lot of plans.
Blake said:
Feels like the worst timing, honestly. Our midfield’s already a bit stretched.
Exactly. Ancelotti was counting on his versatility. Guess we’ll see some lineup shuffling now.
Wonder how long he’s actually out. Real Madrid loves to keep timelines vague. 
Chao said:
Wonder how long he’s actually out. Real Madrid loves to keep timelines vague.
Right? They said ‘around a month,’ but who knows? Could be more or less.
Chao said:
Wonder how long he’s actually out. Real Madrid loves to keep timelines vague.
Yeah, their injury updates are always like that. Just gotta wait and see, I guess.
With Tchouaméni out, who do you think Ancelotti will lean on in midfield?
Chen said:
With Tchouaméni out, who do you think Ancelotti will lean on in midfield?
Probably Camavinga, or maybe even Valverde. Both have filled in before.
Chen said:
With Tchouaméni out, who do you think Ancelotti will lean on in midfield?
Don’t forget Kroos, he’s still got it! Might see more of him in Tchouaméni’s absence.
Not to be a downer, but Tchouaméni’s performance was already under fire. Think the injury will buy him some time away from criticism?
Skylar said:
Not to be a downer, but Tchouaméni’s performance was already under fire. Think the injury will buy him some time away from criticism?
Maybe, but the pressure will still be there when he comes back. Madrid fans don’t forget.
Skylar said:
Not to be a downer, but Tchouaméni’s performance was already under fire. Think the injury will buy him some time away from criticism?
Exactly! People will be watching closely when he returns. Better be ready for it.