Real Madrid News
Real Madrid closely following Premier League and Serie A managers with an eye on the future
The past couple of seasons have not gone according to plans for Real Madrid, who have failed to win any major trophy, while their rivals, FC Barcelona, have gone from strength to strength under Hansi Flick.
The project under Xabi Alonso never really took off last season and his replacement, Alvaro Arbeloa, also lasted at the club for only half a season.
Given the situation, Los Blancos turned to another familiar face, Jose Mourinho, this summer to get the club back to the top. The Portuguese has signed a three-year contract on his return to the Santiago Bernabeu 13 years after his first stint.
Real Madrid tracking Cesc Fabregas, Mikel Arteta for the future
However, at the same time, Real Madrid are already following some other managers with an eye on the future.
Indeed, according to journalist Jorge Picon, the Spanish capital are closely watching the progress of Cesc Fabregas at Como and Mikel Arteta at Arsenal.
Fabregas is held in high regard within the club despite his past with Barcelona, while the former Spain midfielder has himself made it clear that he would not turn down an opportunity to coach Real Madrid.
Having taken over the reins at Como after retirement, Fabregas has done an excellent job, taking the Italian club to Serie A and then helping them qualify for the UEFA Champions League, with the team making a positive start to their first season in Europe.
Fabregas’ work with young players is also noteworthy, with the Como manager developing two former Real Madrid talents, Nico Paz and Jacobo Ramon, into top players in Serie A.
Arteta also on the radar
As for Arteta, he has been at Arsenal for over six years and has built a solid project, the crowning moment of which arrived last season when he led them to the Premier League title after over two decades.
The Gunners also made it to the finals of the UEFA Champions League last season, only falling to PSG via penalty shootouts.
Arteta’s contract with the reigning Premier League champions expires at the end of the season and there has been no indication that he would be considering a change of scenery.
Nevertheless, Real Madrid are closely following his career trajectory as manager, along with Fabregas, as potential options to take over the reins at the Santiago Bernabeu in the future.
Real Madrid News
Mourinho considering starting 23-year-old Real Madrid ace against Villarreal – report
After impressing during the international break, Eduardo Camavinga has a major opportunity to establish himself in Real Madrid’s midfield rotation.
Indeed, according to Defensa Central, Jose Mourinho is considering starting the Frenchman against Villarreal, with injuries and doubts over several players limiting his options.
Real Madrid cannot afford to drop points against Villarreal if they want to remain in the title race. However, Mourinho has issues to deal with in the squad, which could lead him to turn to Camavinga for a crucial role.
Camavinga could replace Tchouameni in midfield
The 23-year-old star could line up as the defensive midfielder in the double pivot, with Bernardo Silva or Arda Guler alongside him, and will be tasked with providing balance in midfield.
Real Madrid face Villarreal with several problems in central defence. Ibrahima Konate is expected to be a late call, leading Mourinho to consider moving Aurelien Tchouameni into defence alongside Antonio Rudiger.
Meanwhile, Federico Valverde could also struggle to be ready after the ankle injury he sustained in the derby before the international break.
The Uruguayan has continued to work individually away from the group and might return to group training tomorrow. Even then, his readiness to start remains in question.
That would leave a place open in midfield, with Camavinga in line to fill in.
Camavinga impressed during the international break
Camavinga has started only one match this season, the defeat against Real Betis.
Despite his limited opportunities, Mourinho is keen to bring the Frenchman back into the fold after he impressed for France during the international break.
Zinedine Zidane called the Real Madrid star up for his first France squad, and the midfielder performed well during the break.
That has given Mourinho and Real Madrid reason to be optimistic about using him against Villarreal, with the hope that he can move closer to the level he showed after first arriving at the club.
Therefore, the Villarreal match could represent an important test for Camavinga and a chance for the Frenchman to show that he can provide the balance Real Madrid need in midfield.
