As I said in the previous post, maybe by not having many options, Ancelotti chose to experiment with the system he wanted to try to implement. Like it or not, Ancelotti will try to find schemes and patterns that can be relied on other than his 4-3-3 formation pattern. maybe that's also why, he is more experimenting when his squad goes through pre-season matches and against Juventus in the Florida Cup.
So far Joselu has always been the subject of debate in our discussions, but so far Madrid haven't brought in a proper striker as a successor to Benzema's replacement. although in truth, there have been various rumors and speculations. and why Perez said that he would not bring in another striker in this summer's transfer window, even though many Madrid fans were disappointed with the performance of their favorite team in pre-season matches. it could be, if all this is related to Mbappe's transfer for next season. I mean as rumored, if Madrid had a pre-secret agreement with Mbappe. therefore, this season Perez does not want to spend large funds on other players. because, he has brought in Bellingham with a sizable budget. although in fact, this summer transfer window is not over. but it seems that the President of Real Madrid is serious about what he says.
Well, maybe that's why, Ancelotti wants to see his squad playing in a different pattern. although I'm pretty sure, in the end Madrid will implement a system with a 4-3-3 pattern. ideally, Joselu can be relied on instead of Madrid pairing two strikers on the front lines. So, let's just see while welcoming the new season will begin. plus, it could be if Madrid make changes to its plans.
When the new season starts, Carlo Ancelotti will return to his favorite 4-3-3 formation. On the pre-season tour, 4-2-3-1 is only used to test attacking midfielders or false nines, in anticipation of meeting a club that plays with a defensive scheme. Of course this formation will be used to increase the variety of their attacks, my prediction is that Joselu will not play much because he is not plotted as the main striker.
This is just an assumption, everything will look different when the match officially starts. I think next season Madrid will rely more on wing attacks, Belingham, Kroos and Modric will support from the midfield, Brahim Diaz can be an option to replace the main striker role.