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Bayern Munich icon advises Real Madrid managerial target against taking the job: ‘Do not fit together’
Real Madrid continue to be linked with several high-profile managerial candidates, but not everyone is convinced that Jurgen Klopp would be the right fit for the job.
Former Bayern Munich and Germany goalkeeper and Germany legend Oliver Kahn has raised serious doubts about the idea of Klopp taking over at Real Madrid.
With speculation growing around a potential change in the dugout, Kahn believes the German coach’s philosophy may not be in line with the current structure at the club.
Sharing his thoughts on the situation, Kahn said, “I don’t know if I’d do that if I were Jurgen Klopp.
“Do Real Madrid and Jurgen Klopp fit together? If we analyse it more deeply, Jurgen is one of those who likes to develop, to build.”
Dressing room dynamics a key concern
Kahn went further by pointing to what he sees as a major issue, which is the nature of the Real Madrid squad.
In his view, the team is built around individual stars rather than a strict tactical system, which could create challenges for a manager like Klopp.
Expanding on this, he added, “What’s more, he works with a defined system. Real Madrid is something completely different.
“Real Madrid is a collection of individuals, a group of superstars who categorically refuse to have any concept imposed on them.”
This criticism certainly put a bright light on a long-standing debate about how Real Madrid operate, with emphasis often placed on managing personalities rather than enforcing rigid tactical structures.
Furthermore, Kahn also referenced the bigger challenge any manager would face at the club.
It is not just about tactics, but about handling big personalities, earning respect, and building strong relationships within the dressing room.
Touching on this aspect, he concluded, “We saw it with Xabi Alonso.
“It’s about whether, as a manager, you have the respect, can connect with the players, can manage the big stars and can convince them of the system you intend to implement,” he concluded.
Source: MARCA
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Rayo Vallecano manager names the one Real Madrid figure he would remove from the team
Rayo Vallecano face a daunting trip to the Santiago Bernabeu to take on a wounded Real Madrid this weekend.
Life after Inigo Perez has not been kind to the Vallecas-based club, who have already had to travel to Camp Nou and now face a trip to the home of their city giants.
Speaking ahead of the game (h/t Madrid Xtra), Rayo Vallecano manager Benat San Jose was asked which Real Madrid player he would like to remove from the team before this weekend’s game.
Surprisingly, his choice was not Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Junior or Thibaut Courtois.
“Mourinho”
Asked which Madrid player he would take out of the upcoming contest, Benat jokingly chose the man sitting on the opposition bench.
“Which Real Madrid player I’d remove from the match against them? Mourinho,” Benat said with a laugh.
The answer might have been delivered jokingly, but the Rayo coach immediately made clear just how highly he rates the Portuguese manager.
“He’s one of the best managers in history,” he added.
It is significant praise ahead of Saturday’s meeting at the Bernabeu.
Madrid’s squad contains enough individual quality to give any opposition coach several obvious answers, but Benat instead highlighted the influence Mourinho can have over the entire team.
That has become particularly relevant since the Portuguese coach returned to Madrid. His early work has focused on making a talented group function with greater collective discipline.
Courtois and Madrid’s attack also praised
Benat did not stop with the manager.
“They also have one of the best GKs in history and one of the best attackers in history,” he said.
Benat will definitely have seen how Thibaut Courtois played against Inter Milan in midweek and will hope that version does not turn up again this weekend.
Even when teams manage to create opportunities against Madrid, they still have to beat one of the defining goalkeepers of his generation.
At the opposite end, Madrid possess attacking quality capable of turning a match on its head.
The likes of Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Junior and Jude Bellingham can all decide matches single-handedly.
Madrid have a point to prove
Madrid are coming off a disappointing loss to Real Betis in La Liga last weekend and will come into this game with a point to prove.
They will want to ensure that the loss to the Andalusian club was a one-off and that they return to winning ways against Rayo.
Their title rivals, Barça, have been flying high in the league, scoring goals and picking opponents apart for fun.
Madrid need to ensure that they do not hand too much early incentive to Barça, and it remains to be seen how Los Blancos fare against Rayo Vallecano.
