Liverpool legend Steve Nicol has publicly criticized Real Madrid's coach Alvaro Arbeloa and his staff for their handling of a situation that escalated into a physical altercation between midfielders Aurelien Tchouameni and Federico Valverde. The incident occurred after a training session on Thursday, resulting in Valverde requiring hospitalization due to a Traumatic Brain Injury. Nicol emphasized that the coaching staff should have anticipated the conflict, given the players' previous misunderstanding, and should have kept them apart during training. Real Madrid has announced that disciplinary actions will be taken against both players. As a consequence of his injury, Valverde will miss the upcoming El Clasico against Barcelona, where Vinicius Jr will step in as captain in the absence of other leaders. This incident not only affects the team's dynamics but also raises concerns about the coaching strategies employed at the club.