Alvaro Carreras was one of the new players who joined Real Madrid last summer as part of the club’s plans to strengthen the defensive unit.
The Spaniard had an electric start to the season under the leadership of Xabi Alonso. But over time, his lack of defensive discipline made him a particular weakness in the Real Madrid backline, while injuries, too, marred his progress.
The second half of the season has been a disappointing one for Carreras, who has not gelled well with new coach Alvaro Arbeloa at all.
Arbeloa loses patience with Carreras
According to El Mundo, Carreras has been dropped from Real Madrid’s starting lineup on multiple occasions this season due to what Arbeloa has deemed a bad attitude.
The report does not go into specific details about the nature of the incidents, but makes clear that the coach has been firm in his stance, unwilling to turn a blind eye to behaviour he considers unacceptable, regardless of the player’s talent or potential.
Carreras has found life difficult under Alvaro Arbeloa. (Photo by Florencia Tan Jun/Getty Images)
Carreras is not the only Real Madrid fullback who has found it difficult to cope with Arbeloa, as veteran defender Dani Carvajal has also felt he has been mistreated and is set to leave the club at the end of the season.
The report suggests Arbeloa has prioritised praising the club’s established stars in press conferences at the expense of the homegrown core, creating a sense of frustration within the dressing room.
For Carreras specifically, his relationship with the manager has clearly broken down at a critical stage of the season.
With Real Madrid already out of contention for the title and the club preparing for a significant summer rebuild, Carreras will be hoping for a managerial change in the near future.
