Real Madrid Manager Ancelotti Summoned for Crisis Talks Amid Team’s Struggles

Madrid, Spain – Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has been summoned for crisis talks with club president Florentino Perez following the team’s recent poor run of form, according to reports.

Real Madrid, the reigning Champions League champions, have endured a difficult start to the season, sitting 24th in the league phase with just two wins and three defeats from their opening five games. They have also scored 14 goals fewer than arch-rivals Barcelona in LaLiga despite boasting a star-studded attacking lineup.

The 2-0 defeat to Liverpool on Wednesday has thrown the club’s hopes of defending their European crown into doubt, with the team outclassed at Anfield. This has led to increased pressure on the experienced Italian manager Ancelotti, who is in his second spell with the Spanish giants.

Ancelotti, who has won 14 trophies in 310 games with Real Madrid, is set to hold face-to-face talks with Perez before Sunday’s LaLiga clash against Getafe at the Bernabeu. The report claims the pair regularly meet for discussions when the team is struggling, but these latest talks have taken on added importance given Real’s worrying performances.

The meeting will see Ancelotti and Perez discuss the reasons behind the team’s struggles, with the club’s hierarchy feeling the current situation is the toughest the team has faced in the past five years. The report also suggests that Kylian Mbappe’s penalty miss against Liverpool summed up Real’s difficulties.

However, Ancelotti has been hampered by a lengthy injury list, with key players such as Vinicius Jr., Rodrygo, David Alaba, Eder Militao, Dani Carvajal, and Aurelien Tchouameni all currently sidelined. There is also a feeling that more should have been done in the summer transfer window to bolster the squad.

While the club has publicly pointed to the congested schedule and lack of rest as a reason for the injury crisis, the report claims Real’s fitness coach Antonio Pintus is coming under scrutiny privately.

Despite the team’s struggles, Ancelotti continues to back his players and is said to be keen to turn the situation around. The 65-year-old manager has the full support of the club, but the upcoming talks with Perez will be crucial in determining whether he maintains that backing.