Ancelotti set to start with young midfield unit for Real Madrid vs Las Palmas

A lot was made of Carlo Ancelotti’s decisions ahead of the Madrid derby.

The Real Madrid manager made changes to his starting lineup, both in terms of personnel and dynamics, and the end result did not read well for Los Blancos.

One of the primary concerns in the team’s starting lineup on the night was the manager’s decision to start both Toni Kroos and Luka Modric. That, coupled with the decision to bench Aurelien Tchouameni rendered Los Blancos weak in defensive transitions.

Further, he pushed Jude Bellingham into the forward two which destabilised the system.

According to reports from AS, Ancelotti is expected to make amends for tonight’s game against Las Palmas.

The manager will return to the 4-4-2 diamond formation that he began the season with four trusted youngsters in midfield.

Aurelien Tchouameni is expected to return to the base of midfield on the night as the pivot. He will be aided by Eduardo Camavinga and Federico Valverde as the interiors.

Jude Bellingham will return to his natural position as an attacking midfielder behind the two forwards. As Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone said after his team’s win, the English prodigy flourishes only if deployed behind a number 9.

The Italian gaffer is also expected to make changes in the final third against Las Palmas. Joselu may likely return as the central striker on the night alongside Rodrygo.

Moreover, with Vinicius Jr set to return from injury, he could make an appearance off the bench, or even start the match.