Former Real Madrid midfielder Claude Makelele has launched a fierce critique of José Mourinho’s tactical setup following a painful 2-1 derby loss to Atletico Madrid.
Known for his composure and deep tactical understanding of the game during his illustrious playing days, Makelele did not hold back when analyzing where Los Blancos went wrong on Saturday.
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Pointing to a glaring absence of structure, fluidity, and attacking impetus, the Frenchman argued that the team was set up to fail against a disciplined Atletico side.
Addressing the media after the match, Makelele in a chat with ESPN, expressed sheer disbelief at the lack of a cohesive strategy from the technical area:
“There is no understanding. Neither between the players nor with the coach. Mourinho must talk to them,” he said.
“The team is weak, there is no game plan and no clear ideas. There is nothing. Nothing, nothing, nothing… Absolutely nothing. We must demand more from them.
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“The problem is not the referee, there is an obvious deficiency in the team.”
The scathing review has sparked massive debate among pundits and supporters alike, piling extra pressure on Mourinho as questions mount over how the squad responds in upcoming fixtures.
