Real Madrid president Florentino Perez has personally stepped in to address the escalating crisis at Valdebebas following a second physical altercation between midfielders Federico Valverde and Aurelien Tchouameni.
The president’s direct intervention signals the gravity of the situation, which has left the squad in disarray just days beforeEl Clasico.
Talks held with Tchouameni, Valverde
Indeed, according to Fabrizio Romano, Perez held urgent individual talks with both Tchouameni and Valverde today after the repeated “bust-ups” that have rocked the club.
Tensions between the pair first flared during Wednesday’s training session, but the situation turned violent today in the dressing room. The confrontation was severe enough to require medical attention for Valverde, who suffered a facial injury.
Given how things have gone down, Perez has made it clear that there will be serious consequences for their conduct.
Set to be sanctioned. (Photo by Denis Doyle/Getty Images)
Real Madrid’s disciplinary department is already working on sanctions for both Valverde and Tchouameni, which could include heavy financial fines and potential suspensions.
It seems like the club’s leadership is determined to send a message that no individual -regardless of their importance to the starting XI – is bigger than the institution’s values.
The timing of this civil war is catastrophic for Los Blancos. With Alvaro Arbeloa’s squad already fractured by a lack of communication between the manager and senior players, this latest incident has forced the board to take control.
While the players had previously requested the cancellation of Friday’s training to avoid further friction, the club is now focused on restoring a semblance of order before the team travels to Barcelona.
