Real Madrid: Arbeloa justifies the sidelining of Dani Ceballos

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By: Nicolas Gerbault

In an already tense context for Real Madrid, Arbeloa was questioned about the absence of Dani Ceballos from the group and did not seek to maintain the vagueness. The Madrid technician justified his choice directly at a press conference: “the absence of Dani Ceballos? I always play the players I deem appropriate. » A clear statement which says a lot about the current place of the Spanish midfielder in the hierarchy, while the coach seems to favor other profiles, particularly younger ones.

This media release is part of an already fragile situation for Ceballos. Little used this season and hampered by a calf injury which kept him away from the field for two months, the 29-year-old now seems to be on his way out despite a contract running until 2027. According to MarcaReal Madrid would be ready to facilitate his transfer during the next transfer window, in a context where the midfielder also wants to find playing time. To be continued…