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Ex-United star Alvaro Carreras seems to confirm dressing room slap as woes deepen
TL;DR
Alvaro Carreras has seemingly confirmed reports of being slapped by a Real Madrid teammate amid ongoing issues at the club. His situation has worsened since transferring from Benfica last summer.
Key points
- Alvaro Carreras confirms dressing room slap rumors
- Carreras has faced ongoing issues at Real Madrid
- He joined Real Madrid from Benfica last summer
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Ex-United star Alvaro Carreras seems to confirm dressing room slap as woes deepen
Former Manchester United defender Alvaro Carreras has issued a statement, seemingly confirming rumours that he was slapped by a Real Madrid teammate, even as his problems in the Spanish capital intensify.
Woes escalate
Carreras has endured a turbulent spell since joining Real Madrid from Benfica last summer. He made a promising start, yet in recent months, he has been destabilised by a number of problems.
His future has been the subject of intense speculation amidst his declining performances and off-the-pitch troubles.
Having lost his place in the starting XI under interim boss Alvaro Arbeloa, itâs said that Madrid are unhappy with the ex-United manâs attitude.
Adding to the turmoil, it has been widely claimed that Carreras was involved in a dressing-room incident with teammate Antonio Rudiger, who allegedly slapped him across the face during a heated confrontation. This reportedly happened just hours after the Madrid squad enjoyed a team-building dinner designed to boost morale ahead of their pursuit of the La Liga title.
Now, Carreras has broken his silence on social media regarding the incident, while also addressing the suggestion that he is not fully committed to Los Blancos.
Carrerasâ statement
Q&A
What did Alvaro Carreras say about the dressing room incident?
Alvaro Carreras issued a statement that appears to confirm rumors of being slapped by a Real Madrid teammate.
Why is Alvaro Carreras facing problems at Real Madrid?
Carreras has experienced a series of destabilizing issues since joining Real Madrid from Benfica, impacting his performance.
When did Alvaro Carreras transfer to Real Madrid?
Alvaro Carreras transferred to Real Madrid from Benfica last summer.
