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Close to Signing the Wonderkid?

Reasons for Losing Momentum?

S. Siguero, in this article on MARCA’s website, highlights 5 reasons for the sudden loss of groove of Real Madrid. Namely, these are:

• Defensive fragility
• A lack of spark due to Benzy’s absence
• The fast approaching World Cup
• Limited rotations
• Fatigue

But hey, that’s an opinion mentioned in one article. What’s your opinion?

Good Memories