Failing players, disposable coaches, lack of leaders, identity crisis, failed recruitment: Real Madrid in the midst of a crisis
Replacing Xabi Alonso with Alvaro Arbeloa does not appear to be able to resolve Real Madrid’s entrenched problems. More than the responsibility of the coach, they have stemmed, for a while, from poor sporting planning, a collective deficit and a far too smug attitude from the players.
Marcus Cole
Marcus Cole is a senior football analyst at Archysport with over a decade of experience covering the NFL, college football, and international football leagues. A former NCAA Division I player turned journalist, Marcus brings an insider's understanding of the game to every breakdown. His work focuses on tactical analysis, draft evaluations, and in-depth game previews. When he's not breaking down film, Marcus covers the intersection of football culture and the communities it shapes across America.
