Absolute insane decision to me. Yes, they haven't looked great, but they are top 8 in CL and only 4 points behind in La Liga. It wouldn't be the first time Real looks underwhelming in the first half of the season before stepping up on the second half.
I suspect his popularity with their glacticos is the real reason here. You can't afford to lose the support of players like that as its cheaper to change the manager than a bunch of super expensive players.
I still think its the wrong decision but it would not be the first time the manager takes the fall than the superstar.
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IceSoup@sopuli.xyz · 9 pts · 242d
Absolute insane decision to me. Yes, they haven't looked great, but they are top 8 in CL and only 4 points behind in La Liga. It wouldn't be the first time Real looks underwhelming in the first half of the season before stepping up on the second half.
tankplanker@lemmy.world · 5 pts · 242d
I suspect his popularity with their glacticos is the real reason here. You can't afford to lose the support of players like that as its cheaper to change the manager than a bunch of super expensive players.
I still think its the wrong decision but it would not be the first time the manager takes the fall than the superstar.
dogslayeggs@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 242d
Yeah, I don't follow RM at all and have no idea how they look on the field, but their results are pretty good.
Goodlucksil@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 3 pts · 242d
Xabi Alonso will get a better job. Maybe at Real Sociedad. One can dream.
pdqcp@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 3 pts · 242d
I think Liverpool is the most likely scenario for him, but damn, it would indeed be a dream if he went to Erreala instead
sabreW4K3@lazysoci.al · 2 pts · 242d
Yeah, he'll replace Slot and be there or thereabouts in the title challenges of the next couple years.
Goodlucksil@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 2 pts · 242d
Why would they sack Arne Slot?
sabreW4K3@lazysoci.al · 2 pts · 242d
Let's see where he finishes this season.
Blaze@piefed.zip · 2 pts · 242d
Whaaat