Real Madrid manager Alvaro Arbeloa has sparked debate by praising Eduardo Camavinga’s performance as a defensive midfielder, despite the Frenchman’s positional mistakes contributing to a 1-1 draw with Girona.
Alvaro Arbeloa has stood by Eduardo Camavinga following heavy criticism of the midfielder’s defensive display against Girona.
The Frenchman was blamed for failing to block Thomas Lemar’s equalizer, with critics citing poor positioning and a lack of tactical growth.
However, Arbeloa dismissed these concerns, stating, “He feels very comfortable as ‘6’. That’s his position. He is a player with a lot of mobility.”
The manager’s positive stance has been met with skepticism as Madrid’s title hopes continue to fade.
While the 23-year-old’s energy is undisputed, fans remain unconvinced by his ability to shield the backline compared to previous defensive anchors.
Defending his tactical choice to deploy the youngster in the holding role, Arbeloa concluded his post-match assessment by noting, “I needed to see him there.”