New Real Madrid manager Alvaro Arbeloa has given his opinion on the team going forward, discussing the possible roles of Fede Valverde and Jude Bellingham. After a difficult first game against Albacete, Arbeloa also revealed his team’s post-match speech.
Their Copa del Rey exit at the hands of Albacete has already put pressure on Arbeloa, and following the Supercup defeat to Barcelona, talk has it that the Bernabeu may call the players home. Arbeloa asked the fans for their support.
“I have a lot of respect for the Bernabeu’s opinion. I understand that Madrid fans are hurt and disappointed with us, but I will ask for your support. In Real Madrid’s 123-year history, titles have only been won when the Bernabeu is behind the players. Juanito said ’90 minutes at the Bernabeu are too long’ – when our players asked what the Bernabeu is.”
Arbeloa was not clear on his plans for how Real Madrid will play under him, and he was also asked for his opinion. Second, he didn’t give a damn about what he wanted subtly, talking a lot about personality.
“I want to see a Real Madrid team that comes out to win in the first minute, when there is no doubt that our goal is to attack the enemy’s goal. I want the Bernabeu to know what we want. I want a team with many people, with many personalities, and encouraging. I want the crowd at the Bernabeu to see themselves reflected in their players.”
Jude Bellingham’s role under Arbeloa
Another criticism of Arbeloa’s predecessor, Xabi Alonso, was that he failed to find the role that best suited Jude Bellingham. Arbeloa, like Alonso in his first press conference, said he wanted to exploit the best of Bellingham
“We trained together for a few days, and you can see closely what kind of player he is. He should be another leader in this team. I always like to have players who go, and Jude has the ability to build and build the attack. I will ask him to be an important player. He also has the ability to get into the box, and we have to use that.”
Fede Valverde will not be confined to one place
Another question mark for Alonso was the use of Fede Valverde. The Uruguayan is struggling in midfield, played at right back, but expressed his displeasure with the use of the defense.
“The good thing about Fede is that he can do well in goal. He is a talented player who can do well anywhere. One day, I put him in his natural place. But I have a good captain in him, and he has proven that in recent months. We will see him in many positions because he can contribute a lot. I like a team with a lot of movement, where the players I will really enjoy the football Fede I will exchange. I want. Fede unites Real Madrid and is a special representative of this badge.
Arbeloa’s response to the defeat of Albacete
After the Albacete match, captain Dani Carvajal declared that Real Madrid are at rock bottom. Arbeloa told the players a story from his career afterwards.
“I understand that people are looking for someone to blame, but I am working to find solutions. Everything that happens on the pitch is my responsibility. If things don’t go well, I understand that I should be able to help my players better. I feel responsible for everything that happens on the pitch. I still feel the same way about losing in Albacete. I like what I tell my players to stay in the dressing room.”
“But I told them a story: it took me many years to win my first European Cup. I had won the World Cup, two European championships, the La Liga title which set a record… when we finally won La Decima, after working hard, I got on the bus behind me was a colleague who was playing his first season in the Champions League. And he said to me, ‘Let’s get another year’. I looked at him and said, ‘After all the effort it took me.’ The past does not exist. Not if you win the European Cup, or if Albacete knocks you out. That’s what Real Madrid is all about.”
When he opened the press conference, Arbeloa announced that he was not afraid of failure, and after Albacete, he noted that it was a stop on the way to success. It was a message he returned to.
“What we always need for coaches is time. But I don’t need anything, actually. The system is what it is, and it doesn’t scare me or worry me. What I need are good players like the ones I have. I’m very eager, I’m motivated. I always try to be a born fighter, and I’m lucky to have a team outside or above.
“I don’t set a limit for failure. I have failed many times. I haven’t come here with success after success, or it may seem that way in school. I have had good times but very hard times that made me better. That’s why I firmly believe that failure makes you better.”
