Carlo Ancelotti losing prominence at Real Madrid amid rebellion from first team squad | OneFootball

Real Madrid have not had a straightforward start to the 2024-25 season. After nine matchdays, they trail Barcelona by three points in La Liga, while also only obtaining three points from their opening two league phase matches in the Champions League.

Pressure has been on Carlo Ancelotti, especially as performances have also not been up to standard. There could be a reason for this, as Sport have reported that the Real Madrid squad are no longer wholeheartedly behind the Italian, with individuals focusing more on themselves rather than the team.

The losses of Nacho Fernandez, Toni Kroos and Joselu Mato means that the Real Madrid dressing room lost a lot of experience and leadership during the summer. That was not replaced, and this could also be a leading factor behind this alleged rebellion.

Ancelotti must start to get things right after the international break. If not, there is a chance that his Real Madrid future could be under threat. However, club bosses are unlikely to be hasty, despite a reported willingness to appoint Xabi Alonso as their next manager.