Eduardo Inda has replied straight to Raúl González's comments on the lack of opportunities for young players in the first team. Raúl, one of Real Madrid's most iconic figures, criticized the lack of room for young players to progress in the first team.
Madrid's youth system, historically known for being one of the most prolific in Europe, is going through a difficult time. Raúl, former Castilla coach, stressed that many of the youngsters who shine in the reserve team don't have the opportunity to reach the first team. According to the former footballer, this is something that must be corrected if the club wants to keep up with its level of excellence in the long term.
The Current Situation of Real Madrid Castilla
Castilla is not going through its best moment. Currently, the team is in the relegation zone, which highlights the difficulties that the Madrid reserve team is going through.
Despite having promising youngsters, team performance hasn't been as expected. In his latest statement, Raúl made it clear that this situation needs urgent changes.
Castilla is not only facing sporting problems, but also structural ones. Young talents don't seem to have the necessary conditions to make the leap into the first team, which causes frustration among both players and fans. This situation, according to Raúl, is something that must change if Real Madrid is to remain competitive in all categories.
Eduardo Inda's Reply
In this context, Eduardo Inda was quick to offer his reply in El Chiringuito, where he addressed Raúl's criticisms in this regard. The journalist, known for his direct style, stated that the problem is not the lack of opportunities for youngsters, but the high demands of the first team.
According to Inda, Real Madrid, while under Florentino Pérez, can't take risks with inexperienced players due to the enormous pressure to win.
Inda also referred to the transfer of Jude Bellingham, who has become one of the pillars of the team. In his opinion, this transfer reinforces the stance of the club of prioritizing immediate quality over long-term projection. For Inda, the commitment to established players is what has kept Madrid in the elite of world soccer.
An Unexpected Turn
Inda's reply is an unexpected turn of events, as some had expected a clearer support for Madrid's youth system. However, the journalist seems to support Florentino Pérez's policy, which is focused on high-profile transfers and immediate success.
This highlights the divided opinions at Real Madrid on how to balance the future of the youth academy with the demands of the first team.