Real Deal Pods: Developing Young Players

Real Madrid’s player development strategy has been criticized for hindering the potential of talented players. Examples include Isco, Ceballos, Kovacic, and Odegaard, who lacked specific developmental pathways. Aurelien Tchouameni and Arda Guler are current examples of players without clear roles or consistent direction. Eduardo Camavinga’s inconsistency is also attributed to a lack of role clarity. The team’s defensive midfielders, including Camavinga and Tchouameni, have struggled due to a lack of defensive cohesion. Raul Asencio suggests giving players like Tchouameni more experience at center back to enhance their development.

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