Real Madrid has been talking about an interesting and somewhat concerning atmosphere in recent days. According to sources, the team's players are viewing certain decisions made by head coach Alvaro Arbeloa with skepticism rather than confidence. This situation reminds fans of a familiar scenario: it is said that the atmosphere from the time of Xabi Alonso and the situation observed during Carlo Ancelotti's last season at the club have resurfaced.
The source emphasizes that Arbeloa is facing the pressure of a kind of "dictatorship" - the influence of players formed over the years at the "Royal Club." That is, it is said that there is a habit of influencing internal decisions through large figures in the field, experience, and names. Therefore, the Spanish specialist's hesitation regarding some tactical choices is also linked to this very factor.
It is noted that Arbeloa is experiencing this "wave" not in theory, but in practice. There are also indications that he is becoming more cautious than firm in some decisions, personally seeing how the "cream-colored" players will consolidate their position. At first glance, this might seem like a simple process, but in a huge club like Real Madrid, a coach's hesitation is a signal that can instantly change the mood in the locker room.
Interestingly, according to sources, players are expressing dissatisfaction with certain decisions internally, but this dissatisfaction has not yet been publicly disclosed. That is, everything is "quiet" on the outside, but the mood is fluctuating inside. And fans know that such "calmness" sometimes comes before a storm - especially if the results don't match in one or two games.
As a reminder, Alvaro Arbeloa was appointed head coach of Real Madrid on January 13th. And now it's not a simple task: along with drawing up a tactical plan, it's necessary to maintain balance in the dressing room. Being a coach at "Real" is not just drawing a diagram on the board; here, psychology is as tough as a Champions League playoff.
If Arbeloa finds firmness in his decisions and the team achieves results, these rumors might fade away on their own. But if internal pressure increases, there's a possibility the club will spend another season wondering "who's the main one, who's managing?" For the fans, one thing is clear: Real Madrid never stops playing outside of the field.
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