The experiment proved some of Carlo Ancelotti’s decisions to be correct, but it also highlighted the mistake of not giving certain players, who had already shown their readiness, the opportunity to play regularly. Among these was Fran García, who was expected to benefit greatly from Xabi Alonso’s arrival on the bench, but instead found himself relegated to a secondary role due to the presence of Ferland Mendy, despite his abilities and potential.
During the Club World Cup, García showed promising qualities, but the arrival of Álvaro Carreras a few weeks later reduced his opportunities once again, making his role in the team more symbolic than impactful. These limited chances, combined with a disappointing performance against Celta Vigo, where he appeared fragile both offensively and defensively and received a red card for arguing with the referee, only added to his frustration.
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The situation reached its peak when Xabi Alonso intervened to reprimand him for his behavior, placing him in a difficult position. According to Spanish media reports, Florentino Pérez will place the 26-year-old on the transfer list, a move that could end García’s career with Real Madrid after three years without decisively proving himself.
