Real Madrid hierarchy already had doubts about Arbeloa even before appointment

Real Madrid hierarchy already had doubts about Arbeloa even before appointment

Real Madrid are staring at another season without any major trophies, which is set to spark some notable changes at the club in the coming months.

New player arrivals are already being planned while the Spanish capital club are also considering the idea of making changes to their medical department in light of the number of injuries.

In all likelihood, there will also be a new manager at the club, with Alvaro Arbeloa expected to be shown the doors after less than six months in charge of the first team.

Arbeloa’s appointment came with concerns

Now, according to The Athletic, the Real Madrid hierarchy had doubts and concerns about Arbeloa taking over as the first-team manager even before his appointment.

Indeed, a number of members of the club administration, including president Florentino Perez, were worried about the former defender’s readiness to step into the role.

Arbeloa has struggled at Real Madrid. (Photo by Fran Santiago/Getty Images)

After all, Arbeloa had never coached at the highest level and his only experience was with the club’s youth teams and half a season with Castilla, Real Madrid’s reserve team.

Now, those doubts have only gotten stronger given how the team has failed to deliver under the club icon, while there are .