Real Madrid Coach Defends Players Amid Training Ground Incident
Arbeloa: I won't burn Madrid players at the stake
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Real Madrid coach Álvaro Arbeloa has defended players Federico Valverde and Aurélien Tchouaméni following a training ground altercation that resulted in a head injury for Valverde. Both players have been fined €500,000, but Arbeloa emphasized their professionalism and expressed disappointment over leaks from the dressing room.
- 01Valverde and Tchouaméni fined €500,000 each after a training ground clash.
- 02Arbeloa criticized leaks from the dressing room, calling them a betrayal.
- 03Both players have apologized and are expected to play against Barcelona.
- 04Arbeloa expressed pride in his players and rejected claims of their unprofessionalism.
- 05He compared the incident to past conflicts experienced during his playing career.
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Real Madrid coach Álvaro Arbeloa has publicly defended players Federico Valverde and Aurélien Tchouaméni following a training ground incident that left Valverde with a head injury requiring hospital treatment. Both players were fined €500,000 after their altercation, but Arbeloa emphasized their professionalism and expressed disappointment over the leaks regarding the incident. He stated, "The two players have expressed regret, admitted their mistakes, and apologized," affirming that they deserve a chance to continue fighting for the club. Arbeloa also addressed rumors of discord within the squad, asserting that claims of players lacking professionalism are false. He compared the situation to a past incident during his playing days, noting that conflicts can occur but should remain private. Arbeloa confirmed that Tchouaméni would be available for the upcoming match against Barcelona in the El Clásico, while Valverde's captaincy remains intact despite the incident.
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The incident and subsequent fines may affect team morale and performance ahead of crucial matches, especially with Barcelona potentially clinching the league title.
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