Ancelotti’s Surprising Decision: Vallejo Excluded Until the End of the Season
Real Madrid overcame a poor start in their match against Salzburg, eventually securing a dominant 5-1 victory. However, not everything was positive for the team. Despite the strong result, coach Carlo Ancelotti made a shocking decision that could significantly impact one player’s future at the club.
According to Spanish outlet Defensa Central, Jesus Vallejo was notably absent from the matchday squad, despite other players like Rudiger, Tchouameni, Alaba, Asensio, and even young Jacopo Ramon being present. Vallejo was not even involved in the warm-up, raising suspicions that he may be permanently excluded from the first team.
The situation surrounding Vallejo has become tense, with reports suggesting that Ancelotti may be pushing for an early exit for the defender, either in the current or upcoming transfer windows. While Vallejo had hoped to see out the final months of his contract, the coach’s decision to leave him out of the squad entirely signals a change in plans.
Adding to the tension, Vallejo reportedly refused to warm up during the Salzburg match, which angered Ancelotti and led to the decision to exclude him from all future matchday squads for the remainder of the season.
Since joining Real Madrid in 2015, Vallejo has struggled to make an impact, spending several seasons on loan and failing to secure a consistent spot in the starting lineup. His limited minutes this season have further diminished his role, despite the team’s ongoing defensive issues.
With this exclusion, it seems likely that Vallejo’s time at Real Madrid is nearing its end. The club will likely look for a resolution as they aim to find a solution for the defender’s future.
