The substitute that Real Madrid players want to start against Man City: “They trust him”

Real Madrid will face Manchester City in order to qualify for the Champions League final. Carlo Ancelotti’s team is facing a big challenge, but the squad is all set. In fact, there is a substitute player who can be one of the key players in this match.

Marco Asensio’s season, despite his contract renewal issues, has been fantastic. The player of the Balearic Islands, with his last goal against Getafe, now has 12 goals and 8 assists this season, despite the secondary role he plays in the team. He adapted to the role of the substitute and knew how to embody it and accept it, to the delight of Carlo Ancelotti, who was pleased with his performance.

For this reason, the Real Madrid dressing room has so much faith in Asensio that they consider him a key player in the match against City. “You will be at the Etihad Stadium…” is one of the phrases several teammates have said to him in recent days.

In addition, Marco himself also wanted to respond to this possibility. As the Spaniard was asked, at the end of the match against Getafe, about his role in the Champions League match.

Asensio replied: “Anything is possible. If they give me the chance and I can be on the field… well, as always I will try to give my best, I will try to be decisive like in the games I have played this season. I am ready”.

This is how Asensio was frank about his “dream” of being key in Real Madrid’s qualification to the final. Therefore, we will see what Carlo Ancelotti has planned for the second leg in Manchester.

With his performances and statements, Asensio shows that he is ready for the most important game of the season. Indeed, the Spaniard arrives at his best against City.

But Carlo Ancelotti will have the final word on the final line-up. Of course, it seems clear that Asensio will get an important role for Al Ittihad, as his shots could be decisive for the outcome of the match.

Source: Defense Central