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“Many contrasting examples”. Kroos hints at a crisis of respect at Real Madrid
Germany’s Toni Kroos, the former Real Madrid legend, has praised France’s Ousmane Dembele for his professionalism after being substituted in Paris Saint-Germain’s Champions League clash with Bayern Munich in a message that was indirectly aimed at some of his former club’s stars.
A lesson in professionalism
“Luis Enrique takes out the best player in the world in the 65th minute and that’s the end of it. He shook her hand and then went to encourage his teammates from the bench. He did not make any gesture towards the coach, but on the contrary.
The former Bayern Munich and Real Madrid star, who won six Champions League titles, added: “Why did he bring him out because he saw that he was tired and that Desiree Dowie and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia were doing better that day, so he replaced him? That’s it.”
The players respect the coach
The German continued. “No one is complaining. This says a lot about the players’ respect for their coach. How can such a coach achieve this, and most importantly, how can he prove that he is making the right decisions?
Kroos also praised Dembele’s role after leaving the pitch, saying: “You see him yelling at his teammates from the bench to go forward. And not like 90% of others think they are the stars of their team. they start showing signs and protesting on the field, then sit on the bench like (angry sausages).
Outstanding performance by Dembele
The French striker, winner of the Ballon d’Or, scored the goal of the Parisian team at the beginning of the match that ended 1-1 in the Allianz Arena. He also scored a brace in the first leg at the Parc des Princes in one of the most exciting Champions League encounters of recent years, which ended 5-4.
The Parisian club will try to retain its title in the final of the major continental championship against “Arsenal” on May 30 at 18:00.
The importance of a positive atmosphere
The legend of the number 8 of Real Madrid also emphasized the importance of creating a good atmosphere in the dressing room and building a team where everyone has the same goals and ambitions.
But Kroos also pointed to a downside that goes against the Paris Saint-Germain model, saying: “Of course, there are many examples to the contrary.”
A hidden message to Real Madrid.
Kroos’s comments seemed to be a message to Real Madrid, especially after Vinicius Junior was substituted in El Clasico with Xabi Alonso in charge, as the club faces a very difficult end to the season, not only due to results and injuries, but also because the internal atmosphere has started to build.
The violent altercation between Federico Valverde and Aurelien Choumini, which ended with the Uruguayan being hospitalized on Thursday, clearly shows that the group is going through a real crisis that requires the club to intervene quickly. So far, sanctions have been applied to football players.
