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Real Madrid dressing turns against struggling midfield ace; wants him to be sold this summer
A storm appears to be building at Real Madrid, and this time the focus is falling on one of the club’s most recognisable figures from recent years, namely Federico Valverde.
The Uruguayan midfielder, long admired for his leadership, is now reportedly facing a deeply concerning situation internally at the Santiago Bernabeu.
Fresh reports emerging from Miguel Serrano, as relayed by Defensa Central, suggest tensions within the dressing room have escalated significantly, to the point where some players no longer want him to remain part of the squad next season.
Real Madrid considering drastic decision
The information suggests there is growing frustration within the dressing room over certain incidents involving the midfielder during the season, with some figures believing his actions crossed important boundaries.
The claims go even further, suggesting that several players have privately expressed discomfort regarding the idea of continuing alongside the Uruguayan next season.
One of the strongest accusations made in the reports concerns an incident involving Aurelien Tchouameni, where Valverde is accused of behaving aggressively during the situation.
It was indeed a serious matter, which damaged relationships within the squad considerably.
As a result, a few players no longer view Valverde as someone capable of leading the dressing room moving forward.
Courtois is unhappy
Accoridng to the journalist, among the names mentioned was Thibaut Courtois, who is one of the players most frustrated by the entire situation.
Certain members of the squad believe trust has been broken beyond repair after repeated incidents throughout the campaign.
At this stage, the growing noise surrounding the situation has naturally intensified speculation over Valverde’s future at the club.
The Uruguayan has been one of Real Madrid’s most important players in recent seasons because of his versatility, work rate and mentality during big matches.
However, dressing room balance is equally critical at a club like Real Madrid and it remains to be seen how the situation pans out in the summer.
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Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr. admits finishing problem after another frustrating night vs Elche: ‘Can’t miss that much’
Vinicius Jr.’s difficult start in front of goal continued against Elche, and the Real Madrid forward did not need anyone to tell him he had missed another chance to make the difference.
The Brazilian finished the night without a goal despite having chances to get on the scoresheet, while his teammates could only watch from the bench as opportunities went begging.
Jose Mourinho had already identified the problem before kick-off, bluntly pointing to the issue facing his forward, stating, “He’s missing the goal.”
Vini offered an equally frank assessment afterwards.
Rather than hide from another frustrating evening, he accepted responsibility on social media: “The goals will come back; I can’t miss that much…”
Two chances, no finish for Vinicius
Vinicius had two particularly clear openings against Elche, but neither produced the finish Real Madrid needed from their star forward.
The first arrived when he found himself one-on-one with the opposition goalkeeper.
Instead of finding the net, Vinicius caught the ball with the tip of his foot and sent his effort wide. Arda Guler was available during the move and called for the ball, but Vini backed himself to finish the chance.
He had another opportunity after the interval, this time following an excellent pass from Guler during a quick Real Madrid transition. Again, though, Vinicius could not find the target.
His evening ended in the 68th minute, with Mourinho deciding the Brazilian was tired and turning his attention towards Sunday’s Atletico Madrid derby.
Mourinho has a bigger decision to make
The numbers show why Vinicius’ finishing has become a talking point. He managed five shots against Elche, but only one was on target and none found the net.
After seven appearances this season, the Brazilian has scored just once, which is a striking return for a player Real Madrid rely upon to provide a major share of their attacking threat.
Ultimately, though, Real Madrid found another route to victory, with Arda Guler, Kylian Mbappe and Carlos Espi providing the goals in the 3-2 comeback.
