Modric disagrees with Sergio Ramos: Real Madrid suffered a stunning defeat against Real Sociedad in La Liga last weekend.
After ending the year on a high with the Club World Cup, the Spanish side suffered another slump in form as they dropped points in two consecutive league fixtures.
Real Madrid were held to a draw against Villareal, and faced a stunning 2-0 defeat to Real Sociedad at Santiago Bernabeu.
As a result, Santiago Solari’s side has dropped to the fifth position in the league, and are ten points behind league leaders and arch-rivals Barcelona.
Sergio Ramos attacked the referee in the post-match interview, terming the officiating in the game ‘scandalous.’
“The referee played a big role in things. I’ve always defended the VAR system, but it has to be improved because what we’ve seen was scandalous,” Sergio Ramos said.
Luka Modric also reflected on the game. However, he had more to say than Ramos on the side’s performance.
Modric disagrees with Sergio Ramos:
The midfielder admitted that the referee was poor in the game, but insisted that the players need to step up.
“He (Munuera) has not had a good day,” began Modric.
Luka Modric..
“There are players who are not performing at their best level…starting with me.”
“We lack goals and unity on the pitch. This is my opinion. We have to sit down and talk amongst ourselves. It’s not normal what is going on.” pic.twitter.com/cdFEcVj3bW
— RMadridHome (@RMadridHome_) January 7, 2019
The Real Madrid squad held a 25 minute crisis meeting at the Valdebebas today, which was led by Sergio Ramos, Karim Benzema, Luka Modrić and Toni Kroos. [Jugones] pic.twitter.com/FGGL5mHYPx
— RMOnly (@ReaIMadridOnly) January 7, 2019
“But our problem is not the referee or VAR, although they haven’t helped us.”Our problems are other things.”
The Real Madrid star stated that the players are not performing up to their ‘level,’ and insisted that the side needs to start the game with more confidence.
“Many of us are not at our level. We cannot take a sh** at the beginning of every game. We have to be clear, it’s not a matter of luck.
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“We are creating a lot but the ball won’t go in and we are giving a lot but there are reasons that explain why things are not going well.”
Modric :
“We have to be clear, it’s not a matter of luck. Many of us are not at our level. Our problem is not the referee or VAR, our problems are other things.” pic.twitter.com/3UzJifPQXo
— Footy Accumulators (@FootyAccums) January 7, 2019
OK, lets settle this: Luka Modric has struggled this season. Is it down to him being tired after the World Cup and simply overworked, or down to opponents actually noticing how good he is and simply locking him down more often? I’m not sure.
— Jonas Giæver (@CheGiaevara) January 6, 2019
El Chiringuito: There was a 25 minute meeting held today at Valdebebas before training which was led by Sergio Ramos, Kroos, Modrić & Benzema. Marcelo also admitted to his teammates his recent performances haven’t been up to his usual standards. #HalaMadrid pic.twitter.com/FgtoXbtMje
— SergioRamosismo (@SergioRamosismo) January 7, 2019
However, despite their poor performance in the last two game, Real Madrid are only a point behind fourth-placed Deportivo Alaves, and five behind city rivals Atletico Madrid, who are second.
