Jorge Valdano: “Madrid still can’t find midfielders who give the team clarity”

Jorge Valdano analysed Actual Madrid’s present issues in midfield, specializing in the shortage of rhythm and management the crew is exhibiting throughout its poor run of outcomes. Talking on Movistar+, Valdano mentioned: “They nonetheless can not discover, in the course of the pitch, gamers who give the crew readability and fluency.”

Valdano has made related assessments in earlier interviews, noting that Actual Madrid’s midfield usually “thinks slowly” and struggles to speed up play towards organised defensive blocks. His view is that Madrid’s possession sequences lack the pace and precision wanted to help Xabi Alonso’s positional concepts.

The midfield rotation has modified incessantly in latest weeks because of type, bodily points, and Alonso’s makes an attempt to search out steadiness. However Valdano’s level is that the issue will not be merely personnel; it’s the total tempo and decision-making within the heart of the pitch.