A new era has begun at Real Madrid, but it's not yet fully settled. Reports have emerged that head coach Alvaro Arbeloa is under serious pressure right in the locker room. This was reported by a source in "El Larguero."
It's said that some footballers are perceiving Arbeloa as a "temporary option." That is, in their view, there will be no dramatic positive change in the team with him, and the situation won't last long. Of course, such a mood is a dangerous signal at a club like Real Madrid: here, along with the result, confidence is also a decisive factor.
According to the source, the team was also surprised by the decisions made in the Champions League match against Benfica (2:4). In particular, it is noted that Dani Ceballos's complete absence from the field caused internal discussions. At Real Madrid, some players seek justice and logic precisely in such moments, because every minute in the team is a credit of great trust.
At the same time, according to rumors, the press conference scheduled for the 2-1 victory against Rayo Vallecano has been postponed. Many disagreements with the players are cited as reasons. If this is true, then the issue lies not only in tactics - but also in attitude, internal environment, and management style.
As a reminder, Arbeloa took charge of Real Madrid in January of this year, replacing Xabi Alonso. So far, there hasn't been a big catastrophe from the result: after 22 rounds, Los Blancos are in 2nd place in La Liga table with 54 points.
But at Real Madrid, one thing is simple: the position in the table doesn't always fully reflect the mood inside the club. If confidence is shaking in the dressing room, one or two unpleasant outcomes on the field tomorrow could make this problem even bigger. The most important task for Arbeloa is no longer just winning - to quickly restore trust within the team.
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