Category: Player Analysis
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Under the microscope: How will Tchouameni fuel up the midfield after Casemiro’s departure?
Real Madrid signed the 22-year-old French midfielder, Aurelien Tchouameni, from Monaco. He was brought in as a future prospect so that he could learn tricks and tips from the midfield trio of Toni Kroos, Luka Modric, and Casemiro. The surprising departure of Casemiro has changed the dynamic of Real Madrid’s midfield, and Tchouameni has been…
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Transfer Talk: Edinson Cavani – The Uruguayan veteran could be Karim Benzema’s short-term backup
Real Madrid had one of their best campaigns last season, winning both the LaLiga and the UEFA Champions League. This summer, they have made only two signings so far – Antonio Rüdiger from Chelsea and Aurélien Tchouaméni from AS Monaco. More importantly, they shifted players they no longer needed. With Luka Jovic and Borja Mayoral gone, and…
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Transfer Talk: Edin Džeko – A possible backup for Karim Benzema
Since letting go of Luka Jovic for free to Serie A team Fiorentina, Real Madrid have been on the hunt for a striker who can be an understudy to Karim Benzema. With the club also transfer listing Borja Mayoral and Mariano Diaz, Los Blancos might fall short of depth at the centre-forward position. last season,…
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Under the microscope: Federico Valverde – The tenacious midfielder who somewhat flew under the radar
In recent years, Real Madrid have somewhat ditched their famous Galactico Policy and started to bring in young players who can be moulded into future superstars. This has become apparent with their recruitment from South America. While Vinicius Junior and Rodrygo Goes’ arrivals from Flamengo and Santos, respectively, received some attention, the same cannot be…
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Under the microscope: Dani Carvajal – So consistent, yet so underrated
Real Madrid clinched their record-extending 35th LaLiga crown and their 14th UEFA Champions League title. While the likes of Benzema, Vinicius Jr., Modric and Kroos grabbed the headlines, one man who flew under the radar, yet again, was right-back, Dani Carvajal. The Spaniard is closing in on 350 appearances for the club, which he will…
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Under the microscope: Why Real Madrid should ditch Eden Hazard
When Real Madrid signed Eden Hazard from Chelsea in the summer of 2019 for an initial €115 million, it was widely expected that he would be the next superstar Galactico of the team. However, a combination of recurring lengthy injuries and a lethargic attitude has seen him slip down the pecking order in the attacking…
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Under the microscope: Casemiro – The steel of Real Madrid’s midfield
Real Madrid enjoyed a historic campaign last season as they clinched their record-extending 35th La =Liga title and 14th UEFA Champions League crown. Key to Los Blancos was Karim Benzema firing on all cylinders, the development of Vinicius Junior, Luka Modric ageing like fine wine and a rock-solid defence that conceded only 31 goals, the…
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Under the microscope: Ferland Mendy – The underrated Frenchman who performed silently for Real Madrid
When Real Madrid signed Ferland Mendy from Ligue 1 club Olympique Lyon in the summer of 2019, it was due to an unexpected slump in Marcelo’s form in the 2018-19 season. He was expected to challenge the Brazilian left-back and by the end of the third season, he has firmly established himself in the starting…
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Under the microscope: Why Éder Militão deserves a new contract at Real Madrid
When Real Madrid signed Éder Militão from FC Porto in the summer of 2019, he was largely expected to provide competition to Sergio Ramos and Raphael Varane. However, two seasons later, when the duo left the Santiago Bernabeu, he was good enough to be promoted to a regular starting berth alongside new arrival David Alaba.…
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Under the microscope: Eduardo Camavinga – Assessing the Frenchman’s debut season at Real Madrid
In the summer of 2021, there were many clubs vying for the signature of Stade Rennais’ teenage sensation, Eduardo Camavinga. Ultimately, the French teenager opted for Real Madrid on deadline day. Los Blancos decided to ease him into the squad rather than rushing him. As a result, he played, on average, only 42 minutes per…