Spanish press discusses Ancelotti's comments targeting Arda Güler's circle

Ancelotti's statement at a press conference on February 25, in which he said: "There is no such thing as an Arda case, but he spends too much time with other people and I don't know if they agree with me," was highlighted in the Spanish media.

• Ancelotti denies allegations about Arda Guler

Journalist Manuel Bartolome Carreno, who produces the program "El Larguero" on Cadena Ser radio, one of Spain's most-listened-to sports programs, drew attention to the fact that Ancelotti's comments about Arda Güler were "out of the ordinary."

"Ancelotti says that Arda spends too much time with some people who do not help him. This is a very direct message to Arda and his environment. Either they understand or they are forced to understand," Carreno said.

Another Spanish journalist on the radio program, Dani Garrido, said that Arda did a great job with the national team in the European Cup, that he had the support of the whole country behind him, but that it was difficult for him to play on the attacking wing of Real Madrid in his current form, and that was what Ancelotti wanted to say.

Garrido commented, "What bothers Ancelotti is the pressure from Guler's circle to play more. Ancelotti does not take any action against him, but it is seen that he is disturbed. Because Ancelotti, who normally does not send such messages, gave an almost unheard of and unusual reaction."

On the other hand, Marca newspaper wrote, "A new lesson from Ancelotti" and emphasized that the words of the Italian coach for Arda and Endrick meant "Young people cannot gain experience on their own. It takes time for this to happen."

The Spanish sports newspaper noted that the Italian coach, who has more than 40 years of experience in football, wants to instill in his players that everyone has to go a long way and be patient before reaping the fruits of success.

The As newspaper also stated that Ancelotti spoke with a "moral tone" and gave a lesson to Arda and Endrick by saying, "If they don't understand, they should."

Real Madrid Technical Director Carlo Ancelotti had responded to questions about Arda Güler at the press conference on February 25 by saying, "Any player who has doubts can come to my room. I talk to everyone. I always talk to Arda, Endrick and other young players. As far as I have read, there is a (Güler Incident). But this incident has not reached me."

Ancelotti, who stated that Real Madrid is the best team in the world, has the best players and the competition is at the highest level and everyone knows this, said: "I want to see the player happy when he plays. It is normal for them to want to play and those who want to play should work, learn. But I spend a short time with him (Arda Güler). He is with others for a longer time. And I don't know if they agree with me. I don't know if they agree with me for him to play, to be ready, to work. This is a lack of communication."