How did Federico Valverde get lost and break through under Real Madrid s new tactics?

Real Madrid's lineup is strong in the new season, and the addition of new players and improvement of playing style have greatly changed the team's appearance, but "all-rounder" Valverde feels difficult in the new system, and this contrast is very attractive.

New players join the team to revive their looks

Real Madrid has attracted many new players, including Mbappe and Mastanuto, and the joining of these new members has significantly enhanced the team's competitiveness. They injected new energy and brought different tactical ideas, allowing Real Madrid to have more countermeasures in both offense and defense. In recent games, the tacit cooperation between these new players has made the team's offense sharper and the defense more solid, and the entire team has presented a new look.

Valverde's defense showed difficulties

Valverde, who used to move quickly on the court, seemed a little difficult to play under the current tactical system. He made 4.3 steals per game last season, and this season this number has dropped to 3.3. This is not because his personal ability has declined, but because Ancelotti has implemented a new defensive method that requires the team to put pressure on the opponent's penalty area as a whole. This style of play makes it difficult to effectively implement the wide range of defense that Valverde is used to, and he seems to be framed in a narrow area.

The change in offensive role has caused doubts

The first three rounds of the new season, the opponents used a solid defensive style, and Valverde could not break through the opponent's defense line with speed as before. His number of shots per game is similar to last year, but he has not scored his first goal so far. He scored in his second game last year, and his current state is sluggish, which makes people start to worry about his current performance, uncertain whether he really cannot adapt to the new tactical system.

An Shuai's trust has never changed

Valverde's new style of play was not effective, and Ancelotti still valued him very much. Ancelotti commented on Valverde, saying that he has a large running area, excellent shooting skills, and can play multiple midfield positions. This shows that in Ancelotti's view, Valverde plays a significant role in Real Madrid's midfield. This emphasis has increased Valverde's confidence.

The future matches will become the proof stage

The upcoming Madrid derby, national derby and the key Champions League battle against Anfield away are of great significance to Real Madrid and are also a turning point for Valverde to reshape his form. Since the opponent will adopt high-intensity pressing and free and smooth tactics, this instead gives Valverde more room to play and can re-show his signature long-distance breakthrough and wide-distance defensive counterattack skills. It is really hard to see whether he can prove his worth in the series.

The temporary confusion of Valverde's short-term loss of the future is a common situation in the tactical running-in stage, not that his ability or level has really declined. He is young and has a broad future and has a great role in Real Madrid's system. As long as he can find his position in the new tactics, he will definitely become the backbone of the team's midfield again and help Real Madrid achieve better results.

Do you think Valverde can adjust his form again in the next important game and become the core player of Real Madrid?