Valdano: “Whenever there is no order, the coach has some responsibility.”

Former Real Madrid legend Jorge Valdano, who was a player from 1984 to 1987 and later coached the team between 1994 and 1996, has offered a candid and pointed analysis of Real Madrid’s struggles this season. After the Merengue club’s deflating 1-3 loss to AC Milan in the Champions League, Valdano shared his views on the root causes of the team’s ongoing difficulties, emphasizing that the blame is shared among the coach, the board, and the players.

Speaking on Fútbol en Movistar Plus+, the analyst left no stone unturned in his assessment:

Ancelotti’s Responsibility and Tactical Order

“The coach (Carlo Ancelotti) has some responsibility. Whenever there is no order, the coach has some responsibility,”

An Imbalanced Squad and Board-Level Decisions

“There is responsibility in the design of the Real Madrid squad. There is not much balance in this squad,”

Players’ Inconsistent Performances

“There are individual responsibilities (of the players). There are great players who have not yet found their best moment,”

The Overlooked Impact of Toni Kroos’ Departure

“The departure of Toni Kroos was underestimated, and it is in the centre of the field where Real Madrid cannot find balance.

“There are many things that Real Madrid have lost without Kroos, and they are not able to compensate for it even with some of the best players in the world.”