Criticism towards Camavinga increases

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14/10/26 21:00:00

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Eduardo Camavinga, a 23-year-old midfielder who has been one of the big doubts in the Real Madrid transfer market, came into focus after coming on at halftime in the 4-1 victory over Rayo Vallecano. The Frenchman replaced Fede Valverde, but his performance coincided with a second half in which José Mourinho's team lost control, intensity, and precision with the ball.

Camavinga returned to the league after not playing in the last European fixture due to suspension. In this early LaLiga season, he has amassed 176 minutes in four matches, two of them as a starter, yet without goals or assists.

⚪REAL MADRID 4-1 RAYO VALLECANO⚪🔴

⚽Mbappé (14'(P) and 91'), Carreras (17') and Bellingham (35') / Camello (51').

✨Great minutes from Guler.

👀Vinicius' mistake in the delivery to Camavinga in the 3-1 goal.

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Eduardo Camavinga, questioned after Valverde's substitution

The first half had practically settled the match. Real Madrid led at halftime, and Mourinho made changes, including bringing on Eduardo Camavinga for Valverde to face the second 45 minutes.

The team's collective performance changed after the break. Rayo found spaces they hadn't had in the first half, increased their presence near Thibaut Courtois' area, and managed to close the gap before the white team regained control of the game.

One of the most critical analyses came from Ramón Álvarez de Mon. The commentator pointed out several issues with Camavinga's entrance, especially some off-zone pressures, spaces given behind him, and errors in ball circulation.

However, the criticism wasn't solely on the French player. The analysis itself emphasized that the team as a whole suffered a drop, something that José Mourinho also acknowledged later when assessing the match's development.

José Mourinho acknowledges Real Madrid's drop

After the 4-1 result, Mourinho explained his expectation of a physical and mental decline in the second half following the effort expended during the Champions League week. The coach recognized shortcomings in build-up play, decreased ability to press, and a general decrease in concentration.

This context prevents all blame from falling on Eduardo Camavinga, even though his performance gains importance due to the competition in midfield. Valverde, Tchouaméni, and Bernardo Silva also stand as options for Mourinho in the interior positions.

Camavinga has a contract with the club until June 30, 2029, following the renewal signed in 2023. His contract situation doesn't create urgency, but the available minutes demand the Frenchman to compete for a spot in a squad with several options for the same position. He was strongly linked with leaving Real Madrid in the summer.

The schedule doesn't leave much room to correct errors. The next LaLiga match comes on Tuesday, September 15, as Real Madrid visits Elche at the Martínez Valero, before the derby against Atlético on September 20.

The game against Elche will be the next opportunity to see what role José Mourinho assigns to Eduardo Camavinga after his appearance against Rayo. With three league matches in just eight days, rotations may offer the Frenchman more minutes to increase his influence within the team.

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