Real Madrid manager Alvaro Arbeloa has addressed the series of crises rocking the club’s dressing room. Speaking ahead of Sunday’s El Clasico at Camp Nou, Arbeloa defended his players while launching a fierce attack on the “traitors” leaking internal information to the press.
Defending Valverde and Tchouameni
Following the violent altercation between Fede Valverde and Aurelien Tchouameni, which saw both players receive record fines, Arbeloa refused to “crucify” his stars.
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The Apology: “The players acknowledged their mistake and apologized. That’s enough for me,” Arbeloa stated.
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The Juanito Example: He compared the situation to club legend Juanito: “He was the epitome of a Real Madrid player, yet he made mistakes. We love him because he was human. My players deserve a chance to keep fighting for this badge.”
War on Leaks: “A Great Betrayal”
The manager did not hold back regarding the media leaks that have detailed everything from Antonio Rüdiger’s slap of Alvaro Carreras to the latest training ground brawl.
“What happens in the locker room must stay in the locker room. Leaking these things is a great betrayal of this badge and this club.”
Mbappe and the Club’s Future
Arbeloa also defended Kylian Mbappé following the controversy surrounding his trip to Italy.
“Mbappé made a huge effort to be here; he gave up a lot to fulfill his dream,” the coach noted. Despite the rumors that his days are numbered, Arbeloa remains confident in the project: “Nobody is better prepared to return Real Madrid to its rightful place than our President, Florentino Pérez.”
