Absolute insane decision to me. Yes, they haven't looked great, but they are top 8 in CL and only 4 points behind in La Liga. It wouldn't be the first time Real looks underwhelming in the first half of the season before stepping up on the second half.
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I suspect his popularity with their glacticos is the real reason here. You can't afford to lose the support of players like that as its cheaper to change the manager than a bunch of super expensive players.
I still think its the wrong decision but it would not be the first time the manager takes the fall than the superstar.
Yeah, I don't follow RM at all and have no idea how they look on the field, but their results are pretty good.
Xabi Alonso will get a better job. Maybe at Real Sociedad. One can dream.
I think Liverpool is the most likely scenario for him, but damn, it would indeed be a dream if he went to Erreala instead
Yeah, he'll replace Slot and be there or thereabouts in the title challenges of the next couple years.
Why would they sack Arne Slot?
Let's see where he finishes this season.
Whaaat