Lahoud highlights Arda Güler’s role in Real Madrid’s attack

CBS Sports pundit Michael Lahoud said Real Madrid’s Arda Güler plays a central role in the team’s attacking play. In comments made during a live broadcast and reported by Fanatik, Lahoud argued that Real Madrid’s good play should not be attributed solely to Jude Bellingham and Kylian Mbappe.

Key points from Lahoud’s assessment

Lahoud said Arda is enjoying the best season of his young career.
He highlighted Arda’s passing and left foot when assessing Real Madrid’s last eight matches.
In comparing him with Desire Doue, he distinguished between breaking through early and current ability.
He suggested that the state of the Turkish national team could limit Arda’s development at international level.

What did Lahoud highlight about Arda Güler’s game?

Lahoud’s assessment focused on Arda’s ability to spot a pass, make the right choice and bring his teammates into play. The pundit argued that, alongside Bellingham and Mbappe, Arda had been instrumental in Real Madrid’s good play over their last eight matches. He expressed this view by saying that the team’s positive moves flowed through Arda’s left foot.

He made a more cautious distinction when comparing young players. He said he thought Arda was a step ahead of players such as Desire Doue in terms of the age at which he broke through, but added that this did not necessarily mean he was ahead in current ability. He therefore did not treat attracting attention at a young age and present-day performance as the same measure.

Two points for fans: His club role and the national team

For those following Real Madrid and Arda Güler, the key distinction in Lahoud’s comments is between his assessment of the player’s club performances and his prospects at international level. While praising his role at Real Madrid, the pundit strongly criticised the state of the Turkish national team and suggested it could prevent Arda from reaching the same level internationally that he could attain at club level. This was presented as Lahoud’s opinion on the national team’s condition and its effect on the player.

Lahoud also discussed coaching approaches when describing the player’s development. He argued that Carlo Ancelotti had been more protective of Arda, while José Mourinho had given him the freedom to express himself. He used this comparison to explain how confidence in a player can affect his game.

Discussing Arda’s time at Fenerbahçe, Lahoud said he had made his debut at 16 and recalled the “Turkish Messi” comparison used at the time. He linked the comparison particularly to Arda’s use of his left foot and his choice of pass. These remarks also formed part of the pundit’s account of the player’s development.

Frequently asked questions

Who made the comments about Arda Güler?

CBS Sports pundit Michael Lahoud made the comments during a live broadcast. His assessment was reported by Fanatik.

Did Lahoud say Arda Güler was better than Desire Doue?

Lahoud said he thought Arda was a step ahead in terms of the age at which he broke through. However, he qualified the comparison by noting that Arda might not hold the same advantage in current ability.