Valdano: “It is the moment for stability and backing a project”
Jorge Valdano has called for patience and structural clarity at Real Madrid, stressing the need for stability in the dugout rather than continued short-term decisions. Speaking about the current situation on El Laguero, Valdano pointed to a broader issue that goes beyond results. “It is the moment at Madrid for stability, to choose a project, to back it and accept the consequences.
” He emphasized that without institutional support, even the best coaches struggle to impose authority. “If the players perceive a weak coach, they will eat him alive… and that comes down to backing, to the support of the club. ” Valdano also highlighted the importance of time, using Manchester City as a recent example.
“All coaches need time; what City are doing this year seems very meritorious to me, I didn’t see them fighting for the Premier. ” He contrasted that with clubs where managers operate with full trust. “Guardiola, Luis Enrique and Simeone are coaches who operate in their clubs with complete freedom and nobody questions them there.
” “A coach’s first need is the backing of the club, because players can clearly see whether a coach is strong or weak. ”