“Madrid shows Jovic the door” – the ‘as’ frankly sums up the disregard of the Serbian attacker in yesterday’s Real Madrid cup match against Athletic Bilbao (0:1). Although Karim Benzema was absent through injury, the 24-year-old stewed the full 90 minutes on the bench – an obvious pointer from coach Carlo Ancelotti, who appears to be no longer planning with Jovic.
Despite a specific request during the past change period, Jovic decided to stay in the Spanish capital. Everton reportedly made a move on Deadline Day, but the former Frankfurter turned it down, although Real reportedly gave him the go.
Jovic once again on the outside
The fact that Ancelotti initially relied on Marco Asensio (26) and later on the physically worn-out Isco (29) during yesterday’s game is a clear signal in the direction of the Serb, who can only count on chances to play if fellow striker Karim Benzema (33) is unwell is. Against strongly defending Basques, Real lacked a target player in the center of attack that Jovic could have given up, but Ancelotti’s confidence in the international’s skills appears to have been exhausted.
In December, Jovic thought he was on the upswing after two strong games against Real Sociedad (2-0) and Inter Milan (2-0). The hard ground landing followed yesterday evening. Real and Jovic: The liaison, which the Royal once cost 60 million euros, can apparently no longer be saved.
