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Real Madrid facing internal crisis as Spanish players ‘cannot stand’ Arbeloa anymore – report
Real Madrid could be heading into the summer with more than just transfer decisions to make.
A worrying update from Guillermo Rai, as relayed by Madrid Zone, has revealed growing frustration inside the dressing room, particularly among the Spanish players, regarding the management of Alvaro Arbeloa.
The issue, as reported, has grown to the extent that most of Real Madrid’s Spanish players ‘cannot stand’ Arbeloa anymore.
What’s the reason?
As per the information, a section of the squad feels that Arbeloa is heavily favouring certain key players, giving them consistent minutes regardless of performance, while others are being overlooked.
This feeling has reportedly been building over time, but recent weeks have made things worse.
Even with the season effectively decided, some players expected more rotation and opportunities.
Instead, they believe the same group of “untouchable” players continues to dominate selection, leaving others with little to no role.
In that context, two names stand out in this situation, namely, Dani Carvajal and Dani Ceballos.
Both have found themselves on the wrong side of these decisions, and their frustration is said to reflect a wider mood within that group.
A distressed ‘Dani duo’
Carvajal’s case is linked to competition, as the rise of Trent Alexander-Arnold has pushed him out of the starting role, and he has struggled to regain his place.
With his contract nearing its end, the situation now looks difficult to recover.
Ceballos’ situation is even more direct. After returning from injury at the start of April, the midfielder has not played a single minute.
That lack of involvement has reportedly damaged his relationship with Arbeloa, and he is now expected to leave the club.
Despite having a contract until 2027, Ceballos already sees this as his final season in Madrid.
Sources close to the dressing room describe a clear feeling among some players that they are not being treated on equal terms.
This kind of tension can have a serious impact on team unity, especially at a time when the players are looking for consistency.
Simply put, if certain players feel sidelined or ignored, it can quickly affect performances and morale.
In what will come as a pleasing development for fans, Fabrizio Romano reports that Real Madrid forward Rodrygo could make a comeback from his injury earlier than expected.
The 25-year-old Brazilian international has been out of action since March after suffering an ACL injury during a La Liga game against Getafe.
Due to the complete rupture of the ACL, coupled with associated meniscus damage, it was suggested that the attacker was staring at a lengthy time out on the sidelines and might not return until 2027.
In fact, the forward’s father, Eric Goes, recently stated in an interview that the Real Madrid ace could be back in February next year, just before the business end of the campaign.
Rodrygo could be back in December
However, as per the update from Romano, Rodrygo’s comeback could happen well before that expected date.
Indeed, if things continue to progress at the current rate, the 25-year-old attacker might return to action in December or by January 2027 at the latest.
This will come as a welcome boost for Jose Mourinho & co., considering that Rodrygo is a valuable player for the team.
Even though he had endured a tough spell prior to his form, the Brazilian’s versatility, work rate off the ball, and eye for a goal make him an asset.
Rodrygo eager to be back at his best
The update from Romano further states that Rodrygo feels very grateful to Real Madrid for all the help and support they have given him during this difficult phase of his career.
As such, the Brazilian international has made it a mission to return to action in the best shape possible and make an impact from the get-go.
The attacker has only recently begun working on the pitch with the ball indicating the significant progress he has made on the road to recovery.
And, if there are no setbacks, Real Madrid could recover one of their ace attackers before the end of the current year.
So far in his career, Rodrygo has made 297 appearances for Real Madrid, scoring 71 goals. He has a contract with the club until 2028.
