Former Real Madrid manager heaps praise on Arda Guler: ‘Always in the right place, where he needs to be’

Former Real Madrid manager heaps praise on Arda Guler: ‘Always in the right place, where he needs to be’ Real Madrid’s exceptional comeback after the international break of the season deserves more recognition, with the team currently on a run of eight consecutive victories in all competitions. A key catalyst for Real Madrid’s success in recent weeks has been the performances of Arda Guler, who appears to have established himself as a first-team regular. Guler has been the creative spark Real Madrid needed in the final third and his combination play with Jude Bellingham and Kylian Mbappe has caused havoc in opposition defences. Jorge Valdano sings praises of Guler In light of his recent performances, Guler has received unconditional praise from former Real Madrid manager and director Jorge Valdano. Guler is on sensational form right now. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images) “Guler is wonderful. He is always in the right place, where he needs to be. Playing out wide and having an extraordinary influence on Real Madrid’s game. He is playing with great confidence,” he said (h/t Defensa Central ). Valdano’s comments come on the back of Guler’s brilliant performance against Valencia, with the Turkish international chipping in with a goal and an assist in a 3-0 victory for Los Blancos . “He has extraordinary vision, decision-making and ball control,” he added. Guler could soon be rewarded for his performances, with the Real Madrid star reportedly signing a contract extension that is yet to be officiated. Valdano on Real Madrid’s form Valdano went on to talk about Real Madrid’s form and the La Liga title race, admitting that the team is looking stronger with each passing game. Valdano is confident about this Real Madrid team. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images) “Madrid are becoming increasingly solid and convincing. They emerge stronger from this matchday, despite Barcelona’s victory at the Metropolitano,” Valdano said. The former Real Madrid CEO also offered his thoughts on the game against Valencia, adding that the referee’s decision to show Jose Gaya a red card for his dangerous tackle on Kylian Mbappe was the right one. “I have no doubts that Gaya’s dismissal was justified. It was a red card because he never went for the ball. He didn’t touch it either. Had he done so, the decision would have been debatable and he would have had a case in his defence,” he said. Real Madrid are heading into the international break with a three point deficit to leaders Barcelona and thanks to Atletico Madrid’s defeat, they have climbed to second place in the standings.