Why the hate on Marcelo is unjustified [THREAD]

For his incomparable technique, matchless offensive astuteness, and expertise in the art of close control, madridistas, for years, had the privilege to confidently claim they had the most exciting left-back in world football.

Marcelo was unimaginably loved, even at a time when Los Blancos had the most valuable roster on the planet. That said, there was nothing one could do to convince any of the fans he didn’t deserve the appreciation he received, because to some, he didn’t even receive enough.

Now, though, Ever since Cristiano Ronaldo departed in the summer of 2018 to Italian outfit Juventus breaking the hearts of many, the Brazilian has looked a beta version of his former self and, as you’d expect, the fan base has found it complicated to tolerate.

He can consider himself fortunate there was Reguilón in 18/19 and Mendy in 19/20 that started more often than him, meaning few would remember the mistakes he made in the games that saw him feature.

Marcelo has lost his touch and nearly everything else that once made him a gorgeous left-back. While it must be said that he is still more fruitful than Ferland offensively, defensively, he has worsened, and his stamina persistently leaves a lot to desire.

He is still a superb crosser, and his movements and combinations with whoever is the left-winger he’s playing alongside with still make Real Madrid excellent while putting up an offensive transition.

Regardless of what may ever happen to him, Marcelo will never think of willingly doing something that will harm Madrid, which sadly not many bear in mind. It’s totally ordinary for footballers of his age to decline.

I commend him for his exhibitions versus PSG and Barça in 19/20, games he started, and he proved his worth. The world may never see his prime ever again, but for everything he previously accomplished and for how important he currently still is, the hate on Marcelo is unjustified.