Atletico Madrid boss reacts to growing chaos within Real Madrid: ‘Very respectful when it comes to…’

Simeone has shared his opinion on the dressing room tension at Real Madrid. (Photo by Florencia Tan Jun/Getty Images)

Choosing his words carefully, the Argentine coach was quoted by Mundo Deportivo as saying, “I am very respectful; people know me.

“I understand the question and it is logical to ask it, but I am very respectful when it comes to this sort of thing.

“However, I cannot comment because I am not there with them.”

With that brief statement, Simeone avoided adding further fuel to the growing storm around Real Madrid, despite the fact that the topic continues to dominate football discussions in Spain.

It must be noted that questions surrounding the squad’s atmosphere have emerged during a period where the team is already facing criticism for inconsistent performances and uncertainty surrounding the club’s future direction.

As such, the fallout involving Valverde and Tchouameni has only added more instability to the dressing room environment, and the fact that rival managers are now being questioned publicly shows just how much attention the situation has attracted.