Real Madrid defender Alvaro Carreras has refuted claims of a dressing-room altercation, stating that recent reports about him are inaccurate. The 23-year-old, who transferred from Benfica last summer, has faced a decline in favor with coach Alvaro Arbeloa in recent times. Spanish radio station Onda Cero alleged that Carreras was hit by a teammate following a disagreement between matches against Alaves and Real Betis.
Carreras took to social media to address the situation, stating, “Certain insinuations and comments have surfaced about me that are not true. My dedication to the club and the coaches has been unwavering since day one and will remain so.” He clarified that the incident with a teammate was a minor issue that has already been resolved, emphasizing his positive relationship with the team.
In the absence of Ferland Mendy due to a season-ending injury, Fran Garcia was chosen over Carreras in Real Madrid’s recent 2-0 victory against Espanyol. Garcia is expected to maintain his position for the upcoming Clasico against Barcelona, where a win for Real Madrid is crucial to prevent Barcelona from clinching the La Liga title.
Real Madrid’s season has been marked by inconsistency and pressure, with recent reports indicating a decline in squad morale. Reports from RMC Sport, as cited by Defensa Central, suggest that internal harmony within the team has weakened, leading to strained relationships among key figures and visible frustrations.
Midfielder Dani Ceballos is facing physical issues, having experienced discomfort in his right ankle. MARCA reported that Ceballos trained individually indoors due to this discomfort, despite already being sidelined from Arbeloa’s plans even before the injury. Despite being medically fit, Ceballos has not seen any game time since recovering in early April.
