In an unexpected move, Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez made an appearance in the dressing room after the team’s defeat to Liverpool, despite not being at the match. He communicated with his players via telephone, discussing various matters and praising several individuals for their standout performances.
One of the players Pérez commended was Spanish full-back Carreras. Despite the immense challenge of marking Mohamed Salah, one of the world’s best players, Carreras delivered a solid performance. He won 9 out of 14 duels, completed 4 out of 6 tackles, and made 3 clearances and 3 ball recoveries.
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Carreras’s performance received widespread praise, especially considering the earlier criticism surrounding his €50 million transfer fee. His impressive display in this match reaffirmed that he was worth the investment, even though Salah’s absence wasn’t enough to stop Liverpool’s dominance in the second half, which prevented Real Madrid from capitalizing on their possession.
Despite the defeat, there appears to be optimism within the club about the future. Pérez expressed his strong confidence in coach Xabi Alonso, affirming that Alonso will continue to deliver excellent tactical performances with the team. Despite his relatively short time with the club, Alonso has demonstrated the ability to implement the necessary tactical improvements.
Although recent results have been disappointing, the coaching staff remains focused on developing the team. Alonso confirmed his determination to rectify the mistakes made in the last two matches, emphasizing that there are many important games ahead this season. He added that improving defensive organization and positioning will be key going forward.
