Real Madrid accept Arbeloa appointment in haste was a mistake – report

Real Madrid accept Arbeloa appointment in haste was a mistake – report

According to AS, the Real Madrid management has acknowledged a fundamental error in their recent leadership strategy, conceding that the “hasty” decision to appoint Alvaro Arbeloa was a major misstep.

The former defender was brought in to replace Xabi Alonso in January after inedine Zidane’s refusal to return for a third spell at the Santiago Bernabeu.

The French legend’s rejection that left the club scrambling for a replacement and ultimately opting for Arbeloa’s internal promotion that has struggled to maintain squad order.

Squad in complete disarray

While a recent physical altercation between Federico Valverde and Aurélien Tchouameni grabbed headlines, the deeper issue lies in Arbeloa’s deteriorating relationship with the squad’s Spanish core.

At least six players in the squad have effectively stopped speaking to the manager.

Arbeloa has had problems with several players in the team, including club captain and legend Dani Carvajal, who will now depart at the end of the season.

Dani Ceballos has also had a falling out with the coach following a heated argument over playing time, while starlet Raul Asencio was sidelined after a similar dispute.