A transfer that should have been a great success turned into the opposite.
Although he has an impressive performance – 44 goals in his debut season and 41 in the second part so far – he has been the target of criticism from teammates, coaches and fans for his behavior on and off the field.
Tactical problems
Part of the fans previously pointed to tactical problems, stating that the team is offensively limited with him in the lineup, that there is not enough coordination with Vinicius, and that he does not contribute to the defense.
Such claims gained further weight when Real won five consecutive victories without him in the starting line-up, including triumphs against Manchester City in the last 16 of the Champions League, as well as an important victory in the city derby.
After his return, the team achieved only one victory in six games.
Additional reviews
In addition to the game, additional criticism relates to his effect on the atmosphere in the dressing room. According to reports, there was a conflict with a member of the coaching staff, after which he further distanced himself from the team.
The negative impression was reinforced when, just before El Clasico, he went on holiday to Italy instead of recovering from an injury, while Jude Bellingham and Vinícius Junior played against Espanyol.
Because of all this, he lost the trust of some fans, and his results on the field were not enough to alleviate the negative impression.
Since his arrival, the club has not won a single major trophy, although he has a contract until the summer of 2029, and his value is estimated at 200 million euros.
(Vijesti.ba)





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