An overwhelming 86,42% of those who participated in the As.com poll felt that the club president is the root of the current problem at the club.
Over 30,000 online users participated in the latest As.com poll which tried to determine as to whom is behind the grave crisis unfolding at Real Madrid as "Los blancos" fell, once again yesterday losing 1-2 at home to Levante UD.
The result was resounding with over 30,000 votes being cast to the question: Who is responsable for the current crisis at Real Madrid? Two options being available: Florentino Perez or Julen Lopetegui? Almost 87% (86,42) felt club president Florentino Pérez is the culprit with just over 13% (13,58) suggesting that the Basque coach was to blame.
Weakened squad
Many of the comments by online users pointed to the weakened squad inherited by Lopetegui and felt that this was a failing of Florentino in his capacity of president-and sporting director. In recent seasons Madrid have become a selling club and many have accused Perez in the past of buying players irrespective of the tactical needs of the coach or squad.
Over the past two campaigns the likes of Morata, James, Pepe, Kovacic and Cristiano Ronaldo have left the Bernabeu. The departure of the Madeira born striker is a particular thorny issue with Cristano proving to be a goal machine over his time with the club and supporters were surprised the a move involving the likes of a proven replacement failed to materialise despite the likes of Lewandowski, Cavani and Mauro Icardi being heavily linked with the Spanish club. Perez opting to select a 575 million euro credit to remodel the stadium as opposed to target funds on the likes of a global star such as Neymar or Mbappé has also been cited by his detractors.
It's widely known that Julen Lopetegui was not the first choice for the club and was somewhat down the pecking order behind the likes of Pochettino, Allegri and Nagelsmann. It was also reported in England that, then Chelsea boss Antonio Conte was sounded out by Real Madrid. The week ahead is critical for the Basque coach with what should be (on paper) a straightforward game against Plzen on Tuesday ahead of Sunday's "El Clásico" with the result and performance undoubtedly having an impact on Lopetegui's future on the Real Madrid bench.
Neeiot
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now cr7 is bigger than realmadrid becuz we saw the effect of cr7 departure.
Bullockthesun
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A vast majority of this had to do with Perez. This is the same squad that struggled last year with Cristiano, who was the team’s best player. He then sold them and did nothing to bring in a consistent goal scorer or a CB. How do you sell a player that guaranteed you 50 goals a season, don’t sign a replacement, and expect a bench player in Asensio, injury plagued Bale, and a striker that has scored single digit goals in a season for the past couple years in Benzema to make up for that? There need to be serious changes in this squad.
Marimc
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we can't blame the coach bcuz imagine if messi leaves Barcelona u could not blame the manager. its the owner of the club that should be blamed. Zidane saw the crisis and left Lopetugi came in the crisis, so I will blame Perez.