According to AS, the newspaper discussed Güler's current situation at Real Madrid. The article highlights that Güler has important tactical significance for everyone, but he has repeatedly been the one sacrificed.

In fact, since joining Real Madrid, he has only played the full 90 minutes in 10 of his 119 appearances. He has been on the bench in all 7 finals he was eligible for, as well as in 6 Clásicos and 6 Madrid derbies.

The most frustrating aspect of Güler's situation is that he appears to be at risk of losing his starting position. There is external consensus about his form and exceptional ability, and he even started at the Metropolitano, considered more important than Diomande despite the latter being Real Madrid's most expensive signing ever. However, he was substituted out after the first tactical change, despite others who should have been replaced first.

Heujerás's red card not only disrupted Vinícius's starting plans but also cost Güler his position in Mourinho's emergency tactical adjustments.

This decision deprived Real Madrid of midfield dynamism and once again reminded everyone that the emotional significance of this Turkish prodigy transcends statistics. His presence closely resembles another often-misunderstood genius. Real Madrid fans cannot help but think of Guti. Both use their left foot, raise their head, dribble forward, play through balls, and move in the box in the same way. Ultimately, both are players capable of making fans feel their ticket was worth the price.

The problem is that this comparison has transcended the emotional level, and his career trajectory has begun to follow a dangerously similar path. For this 21-year-old, that would certainly be an honor, since number 14 achieved great things, but it falls far short, as too many expectations have been placed on him. Guti scored 77 goals and provided 97 assists for Real Madrid. He played beautiful football and always delivered consensus when intelligence and artistry were required.

The former captain frequently stirred the emotions of Bernabéu fans but did not play a single minute in three Champions League finals that Real Madrid won. He was also never part of a World Cup or European Championship squad. Furthermore, in three Intercontinental Cups, he was benched twice, and the only time he played he lost to Boca Juniors; the same applied to the UEFA Super Cup. He witnessed the "Centenary" match but did not play; in Spanish Super Cup finals, which were then two-legged ties, he did not play in 6 of 10 important matches.

The concern is that Güler is dangerously following an almost identical path. The statistics are remarkable. Since Xabi Alonso considered him an option beyond defensive rigidity in midfield, his squad status has improved. When Mourinho last arrived at the club, Guti and Raúl departed consecutively, and he was indifferent at that time; however, Mourinho clearly values Güler highly. Güler has contributed 19 goals and 28 assists. However, his substitution in the Atlético Madrid match revived old ghosts. Whenever substitutions are made on the pitch, Güler is always the first choice to be sacrificed.

In the 7 finals for which he was eligible, he was benched in all of them, and in 3 of those matches, he did not play a single minute. Although he has started in many regular matches, he has disappeared in truly important ones.

Since his debut in 2023, he has started only 2 of 8 Clásicos and 3 of 9 Madrid derbies. Even with significantly improved fitness, this has not changed: he has only played the full 90 minutes in 10 of his 119 appearances.

If Güler, Real Madrid, his coaches, and he himself need a reference point, they should draw inspiration from Modrić. Güler's career is still long, and he has plenty of time to develop consistency.

Modrić also had a difficult start at Real Madrid, with some even questioning the decision to sign him. But there is no better model than Modrić. The Croatian played 43 goals and provided 95 assists during his Real Madrid career, and has played nearly the full 90 minutes in 5 Champions League finals. Only the Dortmund match saw him on the bench. Across 6 UEFA Super Cups, 5 Club World Cups, the Intercontinental Cup, 4 Copa del Rey titles, or 8 Spanish Super Cups, if he did not play in some matches, it was due to squad rotation, injury, or insufficient pre-season preparation.

Modrić remains a "competitive monster" to this day. Therefore, when Güler was disappointed last Sunday, he was substituted out to applause in the closing minutes of the Lecce match for a brief rest. In that match, the team won 3-0 again under Modrić's guidance.

Güler has had the honor of playing alongside this master for 43 nights, totaling 1,479 minutes. For him, this "special class" from Modrić should be the motivation to continue advancing, provided he wants to be remembered in history as a legend, not merely as a once-talented player.

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