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Arbeloa Accused of Neglecting Madrid Players

Alvaro Arbeloa is losing the dressing room at Real Madrid as tensions rise with homegrown players reportedly feeling neglected by the manager.

Real Madrid's Alvaro Arbeloa is facing mounting pressure as dressing room toxicity has reportedly reached boiling point. The manager, who initially built good rapport with the squad, has clashed with several homegrown players including captain Dani Carvajal, Raul Asencio, Alvaro Carreras and Dani Ceballos, who has been made unavailable for selection.

The situation has been exacerbated by Kylian Mbappe's recent conduct and Arbeloa's public defense of the French star. With Real Madrid set to go a second season without a major trophy, the club is expected to seek a managerial change this summer as Arbeloa's relationship with key players deteriorates. afrikasportnews.co.za