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Real Madrid president planning major changes at club next summer – report
Real Madrid do not take mediocrity well, and that fact is well understood and accepted in today’s world of football.
As the sport’s most decorated institution, Los Blancos have no tolerance for poor results and believe they must always be contenders to win on all fronts.
This season’s saga, thus, has not gone down well with Florentino Perez and the president has decided that massive changes must arrive even beyond the dressing room come June.
Big movements close to Perez
Indeed, as relayed by Mundo Deportivo, the changes in Real Madrid’s hierarchy will extend quite far up the order and may even affect those close to Perez.
A revolution is being considered to turn a new leaf on the club’s sporting project and no one is safe as part of the same.
From Jose Angel Sanchez who is Real Madrid’s general director, to Juni Calafat who is the head of the scouting department, there may be some direct effects of the impending revolution. The latter is said to be at greater risk.
A third candidate who is massive for the club but may face the music is Anas Laghari who is Perez’s most trusted aide. Needless to say, the situation is creating serious nerves within the club.
Managerial situation
Beyond the administrative changes, Perez is firm that a managerial change is a must in June and that Alvaro Arbeloa must go. The current manager will only stay if he manages to win the UEFA Champions League this season.
Jurgen Klopp and Mauricio Pochettino stand out as the options to replace Arbeloa for Real Madrid.
Of them, however, the latter has a stronger case as Perez has already pursued his arrival in the past and he is highly admired by the hierarchy.
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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.
