“I Warned Ancelotti!” – Roberto Carlos Blasts Real Madrid Star, Says He Should Be Dropped
Real Madrid legend Roberto Carlos has stirred the pot with scathing post-match comments aimed at one of the club’s current starters, following their narrow Champions League win over Arsenal. Speaking passionately in the aftermath of the match, the Brazilian icon revealed he had warned manager Carlo Ancelotti about this player’s readiness—only to be ignored.
“I told Carlo weeks ago—this player isn’t ready for high-stakes games. He makes too many costly mistakes,” Carlos said. “Against Arsenal, he nearly threw it all away. Poor positioning, dangerous giveaways… it was painful to watch.”
Though Carlos initially withheld the player’s name, insiders and the tone of his remarks left little doubt: the criticism was directed at Ferland Mendy. The French left-back’s error-prone performance, especially his role in Arsenal’s equalizer, reportedly frustrated both teammates and coaching staff.
Carlos, who redefined the left-back role in his prime, was especially harsh:
“Wearing the Real Madrid shirt demands focus, fight, and pride. If you can’t bring that, you shouldn’t be starting. I told Ancelotti that—and now we’re paying the price.”
He also suggested it’s time for younger, hungrier players to step in:
“You don’t win titles giving out free passes to underperformers. We’ve got young talent who deserve their shot.”
With the decisive second leg approaching, Ancelotti now faces pressure—not just from fans, but from club legends—to rethink his defensive setup. Whether he sticks with experience or takes a risk on youth could shape the remainder of Madrid’s Champions League campaign.
