Neither Mbappe nor Ancelotti: The other player to blame for the defeat against Liverpool

‎Real Madrid are facing a challenging period following their defeat against Liverpool, which has caused significant damage and led the club to search for those responsible for the setback. This season has fallen short of Florentino Pérez’s expectations, with the team struggling to perform in crucial matches. More concerning than the results is the overall decline in performance. The match against Liverpool highlighted the team’s lowest point, with the issues extending beyond individual figures like Mbappé or Ancelotti.

According to “Defensa Central,” the problems run deeper, as the Liverpool match exposed significant flaws, particularly in the team’s physical fitness. A noticeable gap in speed and energy between Real Madrid and their opponents has emerged, a stark contrast to the team’s previous strengths.

Attention has turned to fitness coach Antonio Pintus, who has faced criticism for the players’ poor physical condition this season. Restoring the squad’s fitness to competitive levels is now a pressing challenge for Pintus, as the club relies on him to address these issues.

While Pérez had hoped for improvements by this stage, the team has failed to meet expectations. Despite the crisis, there is a silver lining: Real Madrid remain active in all competitions, particularly the Champions League. To maintain their aspirations, however, they must make significant strides in both physical and tactical preparation.

The pressing questions now are whether Pintus can improve the team’s fitness in time and if Real Madrid can regain the physical edge required to compete at the highest level. The coming weeks will reveal the answers.