"I'm still not entirely convinced that a side with Kylian Mbappé, Vini Jr. and Bellingham in it can function consistently well, especially against elite opposition. It goes without saying that all three are top players. But in the season-and-a-half that the trio have been together at Madrid, how often have we seen the team play really well? It's happened in flashes -- in some Champions League games last season, for example, or last October's Clásico."
"Young striker Endrick joined Lyon on loan for the rest of the season, but the biggest moves in and out of the Bernabéu last month involved coaches, with Xabi Alonso being fired and Álvaro Arbeloa being promoted from the club's B team to replace him. But despite that lack of midseason transfer activity, there are plenty of issues with the playing squad for Madrid to address in the summer."
Real Madrid's January window was quiet, with young striker Endrick loaned to Lyon and coaching changes as Xabi Alonso was sacked and Álvaro Arbeloa promoted from the B team. Significant squad issues remain to address in summer, notably defensive and midfield reinforcements and decisions over Vinícius Júnior and Jude Bellingham. Doubts persist about whether a front line featuring Kylian Mbappé, Vinícius and Bellingham functions consistently, especially against elite opposition. The trio has produced flashes of outstanding play, but the team often appears disjointed as coaches struggle to fit the stars into a coherent starting XI. Potential coaching change is a further consideration.
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