Real Madrid is worried about player fitness and injuries more than their manager or star player.
Ancelotti, as the manager, often gets the blame when things go wrong. Kylian Mbappe, the star player, is also under scrutiny for not performing well early in his time with the team. However, reports suggest that the club’s biggest concern is their players’ fitness and injuries.
In just 20 games, many players have been injured, leading to almost one injury per game. Fitness coach Antonio Pintus has received praise in the past, but recently, some players have started to question his methods. This concern has now reached the club’s higher management.
The situation is tough for Ancelotti, especially with a small squad. Key defenders like Dani Carvajal, David Alaba, and Eder Militao are out due to injuries. Midfielders Eduardo Camavinga and Aurelien Tchouameni have also been in and out of the lineup. Now, Vinicius is also injured, making it hard for any manager to meet expectations.
Before the injury problems, the team’s performance was not great either. The combination of injuries and poor form has left Real Madrid in a challenging position. The club needs to find a way to improve their fitness and reduce injuries to get back on track.
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