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Real Madrid has identified four players as the long-term pillars of their midfield. This decision comes after the team was eliminated from the Champions League by Bayern Munich, facing a potential second consecutive trophyless season.
The 4 players considered the âlong-term pillarsâ of Real Madridâs midfield
The brass at La Liga giants Real Madrid have identified a quartet of players as the long-term future of the clubâs midfield.
This of course comes amid a fresh wave of chatter surrounding the personnel situation in Spainâs capital at present.
Real Madrid were sent packing from the Champions League at the hands of Bayern Munich in midweek, facing up to a 2nd successive trophyless season as a result.
Eduardo Camavingaâs central role in as much gave rise to immediate calls for the Frenchman to be moved on, amid mounting pressure on his young shoulders.
And if the latest word stemming from the Spanish media is anything to go by, then the BernabĂ©u hierarchy appear to harbour the same doubts regarding âCamaâ as the clubâs fanbase.
As per a report from Blancos insider Guillermo Rai of The Athletic:
âAurĂ©lien TchouamĂ©ni, Arda GĂŒler, Federico Valverde and Jude Bellingham are considered long-term pillars in Real Madridâs midfield.â
This means that uncertainty remains surrounding the futures of the likes of Camavinga, Dani Ceballos, Thiago Pitarch and even Franco Mastantuono.
The specific names of the four players have not been disclosed in the excerpt.
Real Madrid was eliminated from the Champions League by Bayern Munich, contributing to their trophyless outlook.
The club's management is focusing on the identified quartet as key players for the long-term future of the midfield.

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