Didac Aguirre Not the heat, nor Xabi Alonso, the reason behind the 'slump' of two Real Madrid stars
The unbelievable reason why two Real Madrid stars do not deliver great performances
After the debut against Al Hilal, several things were revealed for Real Madrid and for Xabi Alonso. Despite the good level shown by some players like Huijsen and Gonzalo, others had a performance that raised several doubts. Although the heat has been quite an annoying factor for several teams, this hasn't been the reason for this low level.
Ramón Álvarez de Mon, a contributor to Defensa Central's YouTube channel, has revealed that some players are very muscular. While he acknowledged that this shouldn't be a problem, the excess in muscle mass has reduced some flexibility. Vinícius Júnior and Jude Bellingham specifically are the two players most affected by this.
Having a performance that doesn't match their talent, the excess in muscle mass is a problem for Vinícius and Bellingham. In addition to these two stars, players like Rodrygo Goes and Arda Güler have also been affected by this.
Real Madrid's problem
For a long time, Real Madrid's physical preparation methods received multiple praises. With Antonio Pintus leading this, Real Madrid's players developed great physical condition. This, in addition to providing better performance for the entire squad, also provided some security regarding the team's injuries.
However, the poor performance shown by both Bellingham and Vinícius has made it clear that physical preparation is a problem. As Ramón de Mon has acknowledged, while developing muscle isn't bad, the focus shouldn't be solely on this.
Losing flexibility, freshness, and some speed, Ramón de Mon expressed his trust in Camenforte's work. Real Madrid's new fitness coach has the responsibility to fix this situation as soon as possible.
The return of Real Madrid's stars
Being two of the most important players for Real Madrid, it's essential for Vinícius and Bellingham to return to their best level. Needing to develop more than just muscle, Camenforte will be responsible for improving the squad's condition. Although these changes can't happen overnight, results are expected very soon.
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