Real Madrid has kicked off the La Liga season impressively, dropping points only twice in their first 10 matches while leveraging Jude Bellingham’s talents effectively in an advanced midfield role.
However, the story has been less favorable for one of their summer acquisitions.
Brahim Diaz has seen limited playing time this season, clocking just 117 minutes across 12 games and starting only once.
Despite a standout performance against Las Palmas, where he scored and earned the man of the match award while deputizing for Bellingham, his involvement has dwindled since, with just 17 more minutes on the pitch.
Reports from Sport suggest that if Ancelotti’s reluctance to utilize Brahim persists, the player could seek an exit next summer, with Real Madrid open to a €20 million departure.
While Relevo acknowledges Brahim’s lack of prominence under Ancelotti, they stop short of predicting a sale.
The impending return of Arda Guler from injury further complicates Brahim’s prospects, as he will vie with the Turkish prospect for playing time.
Brahim’s situation is exacerbated by the fact that he returned from a successful two-year loan spell at Milan with the expectation of regular opportunities, only for Guler’s arrival to alter the landscape.
Moreover, in Real Madrid’s current tactical setup, Brahim’s chances are limited to two positions: the right-sided forward or the free-roaming playmaker role.
However, with Bellingham likely to monopolize minutes in the latter position, and competition from Rodrygo Goes and Joselu Mato for the former, finding a niche for Brahim has proven challenging.
It’s plausible that Ancelotti’s apparent reluctance to field Brahim stems not from a lack of appreciation for his abilities, but rather from the tactical constraints posed by the team’s setup.
Regardless of the underlying reasons, the outcome remains the same for the player – a scarcity ofplaying time.
