Real Madrid is going through an unexpected crisis at the beginning of the season. The defeat against Liverpool in the Champions League has not only exposed football deficiencies but also a concerning physical decline that points to an unexpected culprit: Antonio Pintus. Although Carlo Ancelotti and Kylian Mbappé have been the most criticized after the stumble, the Bernabéu offices are starting to focus on the Italian fitness coach.
The white team, historically known for its ability to compete at the highest physical level, has shown an alarming difference in pace in key matches. Against Liverpool, the Madrid players seemed unable to match the speed and intensity of the English team, raising alarms among the board. Florentino Pérez and his team were expecting Real Madrid to be in peak physical condition at this stage of the season, but the reality has been different: constant injuries and a physical level well below the usual.
Blamed for the physical decline of the squad and so many injuries
As reported by DefensaCentral, the responsibility now falls on Pintus, who must adjust the course of a squad that seems to have lost freshness at decisive moments. Although the team is still competing in all competitions, especially in a Champions League that does not allow room for error, the expectations are far from being met. Confidence in the Pintus method, which has often yielded results in the past, is seriously questioned.
Real Madrid needs to regain its physical strength to compete at the highest level again. The pressure is on Pintus, who has the challenging task of restoring the team's intensity that has historically characterized them. Will he be able to turn this situation around? Only time will tell, but the clock is already ticking in Chamartín.
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