Real Madrid have had a rather unstable season, and although Arbeloa has managed to steer the team well, a new manager is expected to arrive at the Santiago Bernabéu at the end of the World Cup.
One rumor is that current US national team manager Mauricio Pochettino could be an option for Madrid, but this has also sparked some criticism from the former US national team manager.
Mauricio Pochettino: USMNT showed unity and fighting spirit
Former USMNT player keeps Pochettino away from Real Madrid
One of the biggest critics of this potential move is former international striker Hercules Gomez. The analyst bluntly pointed out that Pochettino’s profile clashed head-on with Madridismo’s win-or-die philosophy.
If you look at his career, you won’t see any back-to-back winners. In fact, quite the opposite. I find it shocking that he is even in the orbit of a club like Real Madrid.
For the former player, the lack of a major trophy on Argentina’s record is a cardinal sin. He is credited with leading Tottenham to the Champions League final in 2019, but his time at PSG is still seen as an elite failure.
Real Madrid will be in the Champions League quarter-finals
Despite constant rumors about a possible replacement for Arbeloa, Real Madrid have focused on the field, and he did a lot of work in the Champions League.
The Spanish team defeated Manchester City 3-0 in the round of 16 of the Champions League. We don’t know what will happen in the second leg, but it looks like we are already on track to advance to the quarter-finals.
Real Madrid, with Fede Valverde scoring three goals, are searching for their best form and are gradually finding it. Arbeloa’s team want to win the Champions League and are currently still on track to achieve that goal.
