Journalist Pepe Álvarez revealed that Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez is furious with coach Álvaro Arbeloa and holds him responsible for the 2-1 defeat against Osasuna.
Real Madrid climbed to the top of the La Liga standings last week, capitalizing on Barcelona’s draw against Girona, but they could now relinquish the lead after the loss to Osasuna if Barça defeat Levante on Sunday.
According to the latest report, Pérez blames Arbeloa for the loss at El Sadar due to the significant tactical stagnation displayed throughout the 90 minutes.
The anger was evident on the faces of all Real Madrid officials in the stands, and Pérez believes Arbeloa mismanaged the match, particularly in the final 15 minutes.
Arbeloa’s tactics have never impressed Pérez, and he doesn’t understand his attacking options at crucial moments. Furthermore, the defensive performance doesn’t inspire confidence that Real Madrid can win La Liga or the Champions League this season.
Perez’s recent stance may increase the likelihood of Arbeloa leaving at the end of the current season if he fails to win any title, especially given the many doubts surrounding him due to his limited experience in the world of coaching.
