Not long ago, Real Madrid midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni was going through perhaps his lowest moment at the club.
The French international was on the receiving end of boos and whistles from the Santiago Bernabeu crowd during the Copa del Rey clash against Celta Vigo.
Doubts about him began circulating among both supporters and club executives following a string of questionable displays, especially in the big games.
However, as per journalist Rodra P, Carlo Ancelotti and his coaching staff have always trusted Tchouameni despite the French international going through a difficult phase.
Now that faith is being repaid by Tchouameni, who is going through a resurgent run, with a string of solid performances in recent games.
Indeed, he has bounced back from a period of low confidence, position changes, and a lack of good fortune, reaffirming his place as an undisputed starter in Ancelotti’s scheme – whether playing as a midfielder or in central defence.
Tchouameni arrived at this critical phase of the season amid significant doubts, yet he has stepped up. First, in the Copa del Rey clash against Leganes, where he played as a midfielder. Then, as a centre-back against Atletico Madrid, Manchester City, and Osasuna.
“That is Real Madrid DNA,” those within the club say about his resurgence.
Ancelotti has always trusted the former AS Monaco man and has confided in close circles that he is the only midfielder in the squad who allows him to maintain tactical balance.
From what seemed like the lowest point of his Real Madrid career, Tchouameni has risen to become a key pillar for Ancelotti’s team once again and will have a huge role to play when they face Manchester City later this week.