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Real Madrid players disappointed in midfielder following recent training bust-up
The recent bust-up between Federico Valverde and Aurelien Tchouameni in training has done serious damage to Real Madrid’s image and brought to the fore internal politics that many thought never existed.
Irrespective of what disagreement or feud the players had, the situation saw them both cross the line and get into a physical altercation, putting their individual disagreement ahead of the club’s needs.
From Valverde’s rash tackles on Tchouameni to the resulting fight and Valverde’s head injury, the only party that stands to lose is Real Madrid and it is not difficult to see why the club have opened action against the players.
Internal disappointment
As reported by El Larguero in a recent update, a major chunk of Real Madrid’s dressing room did not take Valverde’s actions yesterday well and they feel be crossed the line with his actions.
Many of the players feel the captain went too far and that his behaviour was excessive for the situation. The dressing room, thus, are disappointed in the captain and feel he should have known better as one of the dressing room leaders.
In the end, Valverde’s actions to Tchouameni and the fight did not serve any party well and only hurt the team’s chances ahead of a crucial El Clasico.
At this point, strict action against the players involved in such bust-ups is a must to keep the dressing room in order.
The club have opened disciplinary proceedings against both Valverde and Tchouameni and it remains to be seen what punishment the duo will receive.
While the Uruguayan will miss the Clasico through injury, even the Frenchman is now expected to miss the game as a sanction.
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Real Madrid dressing room heavyweight raises concern over Vinicius: “We have to make him happy again”
One of the major sagas of the summer transfer window was the contract renewal involving Vinicius Junior.
Real Madrid and Vinicius had been in talks over a new deal for a significant period, and there were stages when it felt like an agreement might not be reached.
However, in the end, the film had a happy ending, with the 26-year-old putting pen to paper on a new deal at the club.
Despite the new deal, there are some concerns over Vinicius that have now reached the dressing room.
As quoted by Diario AS, an unnamed dressing-room heavyweight approached Mourinho after the game and expressed worry about the treatment Vinicius is receiving from a section of the Bernabeu crowd.
“Worried about Vini
The concern came after Vinicius was heavily whistled when he was substituted late in the Inter match, despite producing one of his stronger collective performances of the season.
“Boss, I am worried about Vini,” the senior player told Mourinho.
“After everything he has done for Madrid over the years, the way part of the fans have treated him is not normal. We have to make him happy again.”
This is no longer only about outside criticism or Mourinho publicly defending one of his forwards. The dressing room itself has recognised that Vinicius may need support.
Mourinho still sees Vinicius as untouchable
Despite how the crowd have been treating the 26-year-old, within the club, there is no doubt about what Vinicius brings to the table.
Mourinho sees him as one of the first names on the team sheet and an untouchable player in his plans for the club.
To his credit, the Brazilian has shown far greater defensive commitment and a willingness to sacrifice himself for the sake of his team.
This has undoubtedly led Mourinho to appreciate the effort, and the manager is determined to help Vinicius return to his best level.
Madrid need to protect one of their key players
That approach makes sense.
Vinicius has spent years carrying enormous attacking responsibility at Madrid. A difficult spell should not suddenly erase what he has already shown he can provide.
If Mourinho, the president and the dressing room are all united behind Vinicius, that support could be decisive.
It is high time the Bernabeu crowd also got behind their talisman and gave him the support he deserves.
The Brazilian will also have to become more consistent with his performances, and it remains to be seen how Mourinho addresses this situation.
