Real Madrid in critical situation amid chaos and indiscipline in the dressing room
In the past couple of years, Real Madrid have been troubled by a lack of cohesion and constant infighting in the dressing room. Despite boasting some of the best players in the world, the team has struggled to produce results.
In the past couple of years, Real Madrid have been troubled by a lack of cohesion and constant infighting in the dressing room. Despite boasting some of the best players in the world, the team has struggled to produce results.
Jose Mourinho was brought in this summer to change that. But one month into the new season, there has been little to no change. And it appears Real Madrid are staring at similar problems that have plagued the team in the last two years.
According to journalist Juan Jesus, Real Madrid are currently in a critical situation behind the scenes, with the dressing room said to be in a state of disarray.
The report claims there is a worrying number of players struggling with weight gain and a lack of physical fitness, something rarely associated with the club in recent years.
The alleged indiscipline reportedly extends beyond the training ground too, with claims that some players do not travel back with the team after matches, instead taking private jets to attend parties or short getaways before returning in time for training.
Perhaps the most damaging aspect of the report concerns Mourinho’s relationship with his squad.
The claims suggest that training sessions at Valdebebas have been conducted at a low intensity, causing discontent within the club.
More alarmingly, it is alleged that some players talk among themselves during Mourinho’s tactical explanations, showing him little respect, while communication between the coach and several key figures is said to be virtually non-existent.
They tie into the wider narrative surrounding Real Madrid this season, with the team having covered the least distance of any side in La Liga and endured a mixed start that leaves them six points behind Barcelona.
For Mourinho, restoring unity and intensity will be paramount when the season resumes. Whether the situation is as dire as reported remains to be seen, but the Portuguese has plenty of work to do to get Real Madrid firing.