Day of Rest: 12 Oct. 2026
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A Day of Rest
A Bit Late? Today Fabrizio studies (and to be trustworthy this report feels fairly made up or simply to make sure relevancy throughout a gradual membership information interval) that Real Madrid will give attention to signing a midfielder in possible the summer time of 2027. Of course, I welcome this information however it’s definitely two years too late. I’m not within the trade of claiming that we’d like a Toni Kroos alternative — primarily as a result of I don’t imagine within the idea of changing all-time gamers corresponding to Toni Kroos. Nevertheless, we definitely wanted to restructure our midfield. It’s been supremely apparent for years that our subsequent gen of midfielders have been duplicative of their skillsets, so let’s pray that this rumor is actual and that Flo and co have lastly realized their lesson.
Separately, and possibly an extended dialog for a unique day, relatively than attempting to spend 70M+ on a midfielder, possibly simply possibly we should always’ve tried to deliver again Chema or regarded a bit more durable at Castilla the previous two years. I perceive that Real Madrid doesn’t give one the luxurious of growing however when the present crop of midfielders aren’t working and there isn’t an urge for food to spend closely within the place — certainly giving a youth participant an opportunity is the following possibility. But who is aware of possibly Thiago Pitarch will take a leap this season.
JJ Gabriel. So I’m solely posting this information as a result of others have reported it. I don’t truly take Jfelixdiaz information critically being that even when his reporting is considerably correct there’s typically plenty of “additional gloss” that isn’t truly true. Anyway, I actually don’t get this switch for both get together. Well, I type of get it for Real being that we possible can develop him a bit after which promote him in 2-3 years for a excessive payment however I actually don’t get this from the JJ Gabriel camp. If he really needs to get first workforce minutes rapidly or just develop as a participant, I’m not fully certain why you’d come to Real Madrid. Personally, I don’t assume there’s any good footballing motive for the time being for any younger skilled to return to Madrid particularly if the participant was signed for lower than 75M. I imply simply take a look at Endrick (which is fully one other dialog on why he’s STILL at Madrid). I perceive that Vini / Rodrygo / possibly Fede could be thought-about success tales however that was additionally an period of clear transition on the membership. Their competitors was primarily 27+ not 23. But anyway, I’ve favored the few highlights of the child that I’ve seen so if that is the choice that JJ needs to take than so be it.
Conversations to look in the direction of. Below are some fast hearth ideas from the sport and previous few years as a Madrid fan that I hope to develop and sort out this week however right here’s a sneak peek. 1) Jude Bellingham truly unbalances our midfield particularly with the double pivot. We love Jude’s hustle mentality and willingness to press however he typically presses alone and mindlessly, leaving large gaps for Tchouameni or Fede to cowl. 2) Fede Valverde isn’t a midfielder he’s a RM at finest however really a RB or extra defensive-minded RW. He realistically must be moved. 3) It’ll be attention-grabbing to see how lengthy Vini is suspended and whether or not this era of relaxation will assist get well him or simply make issues worse. 4) Kylian Mbappe is a good participant however possible isn’t scientific sufficient to be our solely 9 possibility, we could need to contemplate him at LW whereas Vini is suspended. 5) Mourinho’s man administration is excellent however I’m unclear of whether or not he has the nuance to tactically cowl our personnel gaps. TBH we’re possible past ways to make this midfield work. Only arduous selections.
Cheers,
J
