Arbeloa ends Carvajal row: it’s an unfair situation | OneFootball

Álvaro Arbeloa has responded to the criticism and speculation surrounding Dani Carvajal's recent time on the bench.

The coach wanted to make it clear that his cold response at the last press conference was not an attack on the full-back, but a reaction to a question he considered "out of place".

In this way, he dispelled any doubts about a possible personal rift. "You can look at my answers whenever I talk about him, ask my players how I speak about him in front of the group."

The Madrid coach was emphatic in defending the level of the No. 2, especially with the World Cup on the horizon.

"He is more than ready to go to the World Cup, I’m happy with him and I think he should be just as important for the national team," said Arbeloa, who underlined the affection and admiration he has for the player.

"Only eleven can play"

For the coach, the debate over Carvajal's lack of minutes is simply a matter of squad management.

"Only eleven players can play," he recalled, admitting that at times he feels unfair to some professionals. 

Renewal with Madrid?

As for the academy graduate’s future and a possible contract renewal, Arbeloa preferred to stay out of the boardroom side of things.

"That’s between them. I’d be happy with whatever makes them happy. Anything that is good for Carvajal and Madrid is good for me," the coach reiterated. 

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