Veteran midfielder takes stand for Real Madrid youngster amidst lack of minutes

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At any given stage in a game, only the top eleven players are selected to the lineup. Those who are inexperienced, injured, or have passed their prime are demoted to a backup position in the lineup. This may seem harsh, but it is the most realistic and logical truth of the beautiful game.

Real Madrid have attracted some of the top young players in international football in order to build a strong team for the coming decades. However, while transitioning from an experienced team to an inexperienced but youthful squad, it is normal to have some young players sit back and observe the proceedings so that they may assume the mantle at the appropriate moment.

However, many of these athletes become impatient and begin to hunt for alternatives immediately. Arda Guler, for example, has reportedly been seeking for a new team.

Turkish Midfielder speaks out for Guler

Despite his limited playing time at Real Madrid, Arda Guler has been a reliable player for his national team. In the Turkish squad, he is a frequent starter alongside some of the world's best midfielders.

Hakan Çalhanoglu, one of these players, has shown support for his younger counterpart. He has advocated for Guler to have more minutes at Real Madrid and stated his admiration for the player.

He said, "Arda is a very important player; he's like a little brother whom I love very much. I would like him to come and play with us—at Inter—although I don't know if this is true".

Concerning Guler's status at Real Madrid, Calhanoglu stated, "I don't know what his situation is at Real Madrid, so I don't want to get too involved in this situation because in the end, he knows more, although of course I want and believe he deserves to play more minutes".

Everyone is entitled to their own view, and Calhanoglu's is reasonable. Guler is a star in Turkey, attracting the attention of some of the world's greatest football teams prior to his move to Madrid. However, it is crucial to recognize that the shift from a squad of veterans to a team of young guns takes time, and patience is essential in order to thrive at a club as large as Real Madrid.

Arda Guler's future with Madrid is uncertain. Certain previous reports claimed that he may be loaned out at the end of the season, while others stated that the player preferred a permanent move rather than a loan. The next several months will be critical for the Turkish national, shedding light on many issues.