Keylor, the biggest change in Madrid's rotation against Elche

Two days after Florentino Perez came out in defence of Iker Casillas, Carlo Ancelotti will play Keylor Navas from the start in the league. In principle it is a rotation, but the move is somewhat inappropriate. After thrashings in the last two matches and the statements of the president, the debate about the goalkeepers almost seemed settled. Today is has reopened. Tonight comparisons will be inevitable, in measuring the applause and the booing. If Keylor shines, the arguments to keep Casillas as a starter will be weaker. If he fails, Iker’s defenders will feel justified. Elche will today play with a huge responsibility.

On paper, and with all due respect, the match should not pose any problems for the hosts, a team that scored thirteen goals in their last two matches. Rotations should not change that, either. In addition to Keylor, it is expected that Carvajal, Varane, Coentrao, possibly Nacho, possibly Isco and probably Chicharito will come in. The case of the Mexican can be compared to that of Iker. If he scores today it could refuel the debate about Benzema, a fine striker but one without many goals.

Elche go into the game after losing at home to Eibar, with a record of a victory (at Vallecas against Rayo), one draw and two defeats (they also lost 3-0 at the Camp Nou). The only thing similar to that of Madrid is controversy surrounding the goalkeeper: some of their fans do not trust Polish goalkeeper Tyton (signed for 900,000 euros) and are demanding the return of Manu Herrera.

The challenge for Fran Escribá is one faced by coaches of many modest teams: keeping the shape of the team with ten losses and eight new players. All of those new players could be in the starting eleven today: Tytson, Roco, Adrian Mosquera, Pasalic, Faisal, Victor and Jonathas.

Elche have never won at the Bernabéu and to complete the bad omen they were victim of Madrid’s biggest home win in the league: 11-2 in 1960. Fortunately, this is football, the ball is round and against a team that is more exposed there is an opportunity, if somewhat less so if Cristiano is starting..

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