Although Real Madrid are showing generally satisfactory results this season – despite a painful setback in the Champions League against LOSC – certain flaws in the team’s play are starting to be felt. Future Ballon d’Or Vinicius is struggling to regain the form of his previous seasons, while Mbappé is still adapting to his new environment. Rodrygo, Madrid’s third offensive asset, seems to suffer from the arrival of the Frenchman, and could well be sacrificed in favor of a fourth midfielder. This choice would make it possible, among other things, to correct the current permeability of the midfield.
These difficulties encountered by the 15-time European champion, Toni Kroos recently discussed them during an episode of podcast which he hosts with his brother Félix. The former Germany international notably addressed comments indicating that his presence was sorely missed in Carlo Ancelotti’s team. “ Saying that does nothing for the team, the coach or myself. To say that I’m missed, of course it’s a compliment, it indicates that I mattered, but it’s a matter of adapting now. »
An adaptation which he is convinced will happen, as was the case after the departure of Cristiano Ronaldo or good Sérgio Ramos: « Real Madrid adapted without Cristiano, without Sérgio, when we thought they were irreplaceable. Real has always adapted and always won. We won two Champions Leagues without these two, even though they were incredibly important and legends. It will be the same without me. »
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