Six years ago, Real Madrid began a major overhaul. It was a matter of finding 11 people to start the team in the future. Los Blancos need a new generation of stars to replace the legendary group that has won consecutive Champions League titles.
The trio of BBC (Bale, Benzema, Cristiano Ronaldo) in attack or CMK (Casemiro, Modric, Kroos) dominating the midfield need to be replaced. At the back, Real faced the departures of Sergio Ramos and Raphael Varane, the fall of Marcelo and other obstacles.
Ramos and Varane have left so Real need a new generation to replace.
It was true that part of the veteran stars had gone and Real soon resolved that. A few important names remaining at the Bernabeu include Modric, Kroos, Benzema or Carvajal. They and a group of emerging young stars are creating a new shape for the Royal Spanish Club. Now, after signing Endrick, Real see Bellingham as the final piece of the jigsaw puzzle to wrap up a project spanning more than six years.
Vinicius-Rodrygo-Endrick for Cristiano-Benzema-Bale
The arrival of Endrick stabilizes Real’s new attacking frame in the future to continue the historic trident Benzema-Bale-Cristiano. CR7 left in 2018 and Vinicius arrived. Currently, the Brazilian player is a mainstay at Real and is one of the best players in the world with a market value in excess of 100 million euros. Meanwhile, Rodrygo is like a safe long-term bet to replace the void left by Bale.
Real’s young and full of potential attack.
Replacing Benzema, Real had Endrick. Mbappe is a plan A to lead the trident in the future, but without the French player, another Brazilian will join Vinicius and Rodrygo to form a superior ‘triad’.
Tchouameni-Valverde-Camavinga for Casemiro-Modric-Kroos
Federico Valverde arrived at Real quietly and was in danger of being sidelined in the 2018/19 season. However, the Spanish club always put their faith in Valverde and right now, he is one of the best midfielders in the world.
With Modric and Kroos still playing well, Los Blancos have more time for their young stars to mature. Eduardo Camavinga arrived in 2021 for just over 30 million euros and Tchouameni joined the club a little while ago for about 80 million. Now, Real’s goal is Bellingham to perfect the midfield.
These 3 midfielders and if there is more Bellingham, Real will be worth watching.
Then there is the matter of restructuring the center of the defense with Alaba, Militao, Rudiger, Mendy and Courtois, the goalkeeper is expected to continue to shake hands in the next 10 years.
All of this not forgetting that Real also had to deal with a change following the departure of Zidane. Los Blancos have found stability thanks to Ancelotti. The overhaul is nearing completion and Bellingham could be the last big piece of the puzzle for this hugely promising but expensive revolution.
(Marca)
Lu Feng | 19:33 12/29/2022
