Real Madrid coach likely to start Spaniard vs Bayern in key position ahead of first-choice star
Real Madrid coach likely to start Spaniard vs Bayern in key position ahead of first-choice star Real Madrid are gearing up for perhaps their biggest match of the season as they play hosts to Bayern Munich in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League quarterfinals. Heading into this game tonight, there are multiple selection dilemmas for coach Alvaro Arbeloa, one of which is in the left-back position. It was believed that the coach would have no less than three options to choose from, but it appears Ferland Mendy has been ruled out of the clash , leaving Arbeloa to choose between either Fran Garcia or Alvaro Carreras.
Fran Garcia to start vs Bayern? According to Diario AS , Real Madrid are likely to start with Garcia in the left-back position against Bayern Munich, ahead of Carreras. This could prove to be a prudent decision as Garcia has shown a lot of promise in recent times, whereas Carreras has struggled with injuries.
Not to mention, the former SL Benfica starlet struggled immensely in the recent defeat to Mallorca and was one of three players singled out after that shock defeat. Alvaro Carreras struggled to perform against Mallorca this past weekend. (Photo by Florencia Tan Jun/Getty Images) Garcia, to that end, could prove more stability on the left flank, where Real Madrid would have to defend against the onslaught of Michael Olise, widely considered the best winger in the Bundesliga right now.
Although Garcia has struggled with consistency throughout his spell at Real Madrid so far, he is the most fit left-back available at the disposal of Arbeloa currently. Carreras, in contrast, has a more attacking nature and could leave acres of space in behind, potentially allowing the likes of Olise to capitalise and punish the Los Blancos defence.