Carlo Ancelotti believes Real Madrid are 'weaker' now compared to last season

Carlo Ancelotti firmly believes that the squad he has right now is weaker than the one he had last season, per Jorge Picon of Relevo.

Real Madrid allowed key players like their captain Karim Benzema and Marco Asensio to leave on a free transfer while fringe players like Eden Hazard and Mariano Diaz also left for free.

Los Blancos responded by signing Jude Bellingham who has netted four goals in three games and was named La Liga's best player in August. Others like Arda Guler and Joselu also arrived to boost the attack.

However, there's apprehension around the squad as Madrid did not sign a potent striker with the charisma and leadership ability of Benzema.

Real Madrid did not make an attempt to sign Harry Kane, who eventually went to Bayern Munich and has been scoring goals for fun since.

Los Blancos are said to be holding out for Kylian Mbappe, but it's almost taken for granted that the Frenchman won't arrive this summer.

To compound the challenge, Vinicus Jr picked up a muscle injury last week and will be out for nearly two months.