Tensions are running high in Madrid following Real Madrid’s defeat to Barcelona in the Super Cup final. As expected, speculation about new signings has intensified as fans and pundits call for reinforcements to strengthen the squad.
However, the challenges go beyond player transfers. Internal unrest appears to be growing within the club, with fingers being pointed at the management, coaching staff, and players alike.
Crucial Meeting Between Ancelotti and Jose Angel Sanchez
According to reports from Spanish media outlets, Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti held a significant meeting with the club’s CEO, Jose Angel Sanchez, to address the team’s situation after the defeat to their arch-rivals.
The meeting primarily focused on analyzing the reasons behind the loss, assessing the morale within the dressing room, and discussing strategies to navigate the current challenges. Additionally, the talks reportedly touched on the team’s short-term and long-term needs for reinforcements to bolster the squad’s depth.
Reports suggest that Real Madrid’s management is not keen on making major signings during the January transfer window. For instance, there appears to be no immediate intention to bring in a new right-back or center-back this month. Instead, the club is reportedly planning to wait until June to sign Trent Alexander-Arnold on a free transfer.
This decision leaves Ancelotti with limited options at right-back, where he will need to rely on Lucas Vazquez, Raul Asencio, and Federico Valverde. Meanwhile, the center-back situation looks slightly better, with David Alaba set to return from injury soon. Ancelotti will hope that the Austrian defender regains full match fitness quickly.
