Former Real Madrid director of football Arrigo Sacchi says much more importance is given to individual players than teamwork at the club and that Rafa Benitez has to find the right balance of results and keeping the hierarchy happy.
The Italian was at the 10-time Champions League winners in 2004-05 so got a first hand glimpse at how the Santiago Bernabeu club is run.
This season, Real have experienced some lows, particularly the thrashing at the hands of Barcelona. Fans have been less than convinced by the performances of the team which has increased the pressure on Benitez in recent weeks.
Off field problems such as the bungled attempt to sign David de Gea, the expulsion from the Copa del Rey, and stories of fallings out between the boss and senior players including Cristiano Ronaldo and James Rodriguez haven’t helped matters.
Speaking to Gazzetta dello Sport, Sacchi said Benitez, who was appointed in the summer, hasn’t settled yet at the club. But he added his job is made more difficult because of the politics.
“Benitez has not yet connected with the fans or Florentino Perez. The philosophy is based more around individual skills than teamwork and the manager is forced to make the most of that without disrupting the team’s hierarchy,” he stated.
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