Real Madrid legend Roberto Carlos focused on Dani Ceballos’ performance following the team’s shocking defeat to Osasuna at El Sadar Stadium. The Brazilian star cited Ceballos as one of the main reasons for the loss, asserting that his introduction to the pitch was ill-advised.
“Ceballos came on as an Osasuna substitute,” Carlos said after the match, adding that he expects a complicated future for the player at the club: “Ceballos won’t play again until next year’s Copa del Rey.”
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The fans’ displeasure was not limited to his performance; it also stemmed from his reaction to coach Álvaro Arbeloa giving younger players a chance before him. Former Real Madrid player Manolo Sanchís, during the match broadcast, emphasized, “He can’t come onto the pitch like that, for God’s sake!”,indicating that his entrance negatively affected the fans’ perception of his performance.
Ceballos’ reputation has suffered following the Osasuna match, and Arbeloa is expected to be displeased with his behavior, especially after the criticism the team faced following the 2-1 defeat. His performances in recent matches, such as the Benfica game where he was replaced by Tiago Pitarch, have raised questions about his future in the starting lineup.
A move to another club seems likely, particularly after Olympique Marseille nearly signed him, but the deal fell through at the last minute of the transfer window. It appears that Florentino Pérez and his team are still considering offers for the player, as they have done in previous seasons, leaving Ceballos’ future at Real Madrid far from certain.
