La Liga 2016/17 - Real Madrid 2-1 Malaga - 5 Talking Points

MADRID, SPAIN - JANUARY 21:  Sergio Ramos of Real Madrid celebrates with Nacho and Henrique Casemiro after scoring his team's 1st goal during the La Liga match between Real Madrid CF and Malaga CF at the Bernabeu on January 21, 2017 in Madrid, Spain.  (Photo by Denis Doyle/Getty Images)
Real Madrid players celebrate their second goal

#4 Danilo's Real Madrid career in tatters

MADRID, SPAIN - JANUARY 18:  Danilo of Real Madrid loses the ball to Facundo Roncaglia of Celta de Vigo during the Copa del Rey Quarter Final, First Leg match between Real Madrid CF and  Celta Vigo at Bernabeu on January 18, 2017 in Madrid, Spain.  (Photo by Denis Doyle/Getty Images)
The Brazilian defender has come under a lot of criticism recently

The former Porto man, Danilo was taken out of the firing line tonight after a dismal game against Sevilla. Nacho Fernandez played on the right flank keeping Danilo on the bench. But, a first half injury to Marcelo was a chance for the Brazilian fullback to reclaim his place in the side.

Earlier in his press conference, Zidane had praised Danilo and claimed that the criticism of his full-back was a bit over the top. Despite being the obvious choice to replace Marcelo after his injury, Danilo was overlooked as Nacho deputised at left-back while Lucas Vazquez occupied the right-back position.

This move by the manager proves that the Brazilian lacks support and might be offloaded in the summer to make way for an upgrade.

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