A reported heated argument has exposed rising tension between Real Madrid’s players and new head coach Alvaro Arbeloa.
Real Madrid Players Doubt Arbeloa, Accuse Him of Being Pérez Informant
Sky Sports indicate several stars are openly doubting his methods and even view him as a “spy” for club president Florentino Pérez.
The confrontation occurred just before Arbeloa’s delayed press conference this week.
Players directly expressed their discontent with the coach’s tactical decisions, particularly his constant changes to player positions.
A prime example is the repeated use of Eduardo Camavinga at left-back, even when natural specialists like Fran GarcÃa remain on the bench.
This ongoing issue previously surfaced under former manager Carlo Ancelotti.
Compounding the discord is the squad‘s suspicion of Arbeloa and recently returned fitness coach Antonio Pintus.
Key figures within the dressing room reportedly see both men less as staff and more as informants for President Pérez, undermining trust and creating a divisive atmosphere.
This rebellion follows a period of instability that cost former coach Xabi Alonso his job last month.
At that time, reports cited players struggling to receive Alonso’s tactical messages, alongside concerns about fitting star attackers into a balanced system.
Now, with Arbeloa immediately under fire, the club faces a fresh crisis. The coach’s late press conference arrival is now directly linked to this dressing room blow-up.
As Real Madrid continues its pursuit of Barcelona in La Liga, repairing this fractured relationship between the squad and the new technical team emerges as an urgent challenge.
