Real Madrid has taken important measures after their heavy defeat in the Spanish Super Cup final against Barcelona, a defeat that not only highlighted the team's problems, but also accelerated the decision to part ways with coach Xabi Alonso.
There was a belief within the club's management that coach Alonso's project had never fully consolidated. Beyond the difficulties in implementing his playing philosophy, the main concern was related to the team's physical condition.
Frequent injuries and a noticeable drop in intensity at crucial moments of matches were considered key factors that led to the termination of cooperation.
In this situation, the return of Antonio Pintus is seen as a strategic move. The renowned fitness coach, a respected name for years at Valdebebas, returns with the mission of returning the team to its optimal physical level.
It is believed within the club that his experience and methodology could be crucial in reversing the negative performance.
The change in the bench is completed with the promotion of Alvaro Arbeloa, the former Castilla coach, who takes charge of the first team.
The sports department, with the support of president Florentino Pérez, is convinced that the collaboration between Arbeloa in the tactical aspect and Pintus in physical preparation can give Real Madrid stability and competitiveness in the decisive phase of the season.
The decision was approved this Monday by the club's Board of Directors, which unanimously supported the change of course, with the conviction that this new phase will return Real Madrid to the level expected of a club of its size../telegraph/
