Luis Figo weighs in on the state of Real Madrid dressing room – ‘Shouldn’t happen in a team environment’ | OneFootball

Real Madrid have gone into a state of complete internal collapse, and the setback could not have come at a worse point in time.

The potentially title-deciding El Clasico is just on the horizon, but the Real Madrid dressing room now appears to have gone into a complete meltdown with players getting into feud and serious tensions rising around the managerial situation.

A defeat on Sunday will seal La Liga in Barcelona’s favour, and do it in a game directly against Real Madrid. Even if the title race is just a formality, to lose the title on the soil of the Spotify Camp Nou would be a new low for the club.

Figo’s thoughts

Real Madrid legend Luis Figo was asked to comment on the recent fight between Federico Valverde and Aurelien Tchouameni in a recent interview, and he made his stance firm that he did not support such physical altercations.

“They both have too much energy. It’s not normal; this shouldn’t happen in a team environment. But it won’t be the first or the last time it happens.”

“Frustration leads to an abnormal attitude. I can’t say anything more; Real Madrid has already issued a statement,” he added.

Figo was then asked if Jose Mourinho was the right candidate to take Real Madrid forward in their project, and he shared his honest view on why he felt it was not the ideal appointment.

“Mourinho is a friend of mine, and I wish him all the best. If his happiness lies in coaching Real Madrid, then so be it,” he began.

Luis Figo surprised by what’s going on at Real Madrid. (Photo by Borja B. Hojas/Getty Images for Laureus)

“[But] I didn’t know Mourinho was known for his tough approach. I’ve had him as a translator, as an assistant, and as a head coach. I don’t think Real Madrid needs a tough coach,” he added.

Elaborating on what he meant by a ‘tough’ manager, Mourinho said,

“I’m not an advocate of the term ‘tough’. You have to manage 25 egos, you have to understand football, and you have to manage egos to convince the players to pull in the same direction.”

“At Real Madrid, you need a coach with management skills and common sense,” he added.

Finally, Figo spoke on the upcoming El Clasico and what he thought the significance of the game was.

“[La Liga] is already decided. But anything can happen in the game. The motivation will not be the same, but Madrid are playing for their image and dignity. But to win they will need a triple Duracell battery.”

“They are two of the biggest clubs in the world, they have the best players, it’s also special for the fans, two great cities and the rivalry goes beyond football,”he added.

Source: AS