The situation
“ I played in a very natural position for me. It’s true that in recent years I’ve played more as a winger or on the outside, but this is a position in which I feel comfortable” . Marco Asensio (26 years old) was, perhaps, Luis Enrique’s biggest surprise against Costa Rica. The Spaniard is used to living on the wing, but the lead is not a position that bothers him, as he shows in the previous statements, made on Real Madrid TV . The result, great. for the redand for Mark. A 7-0 lead that the Real Madrid player set off with the second goal, appearing in the center of the area to accommodate Jordi Alba’s great assist from inside. Usually, the clubs are the catapult to end up in the national team. In the case of Asensio, history is read backwards. Spain as an energy drink. The claim of him as ‘9 ′, an open crack to continue regaining importance with Ancelotti. For Carletto , his nine guard is Rodrygo. Benzema’s physical problems have led to this and Rayo’s performance supports the decision. However, Asensio has shown with the national team that he can be an alternative. As a striker, and not fake. A mobile battering ram, which he goes down to receive, combines and tries to peek into the area through the wall, with the threat of a long shot that comes seriously in the Mallorcan’s toolbox. Asensio is not a ‘9’ reference nor will it ever be, but the mechanisms are not designed along these lines. Benzema is not, nor is Rodrygo. Ancelotti has defined the roles, with the French and the Brazilian standing out indisputably, but Asensio finds a new horizon to scratch minutes.
The details
The beginning of the course was a nightmare for the attacker. His search for options outside the Bernabéu separated him from the Italian coach’s plans until further notice. That is, until the market closed. He was recognized by Ancelotti, who, after not crystallizing the start, has exhibited his famous left hand. With a conversation he reassured and challenged Asensio, who rebelled in Mallorca, after warming up and not playing. An anger that was accompanied by whistles from the stands in the following clash and an immediate request for forgiveness in the best possible way, with a goal. Since the goal against Leipzig the context has changed. “His anger at him made his attitude improve in subsequent training sessions . ” Ancelotti made it clear