Valdano, de Odegaard: “A player does not give up so quickly”

Martin Odegaard will try to reverse the situation of his season at Arsenal, since his first months after returning to Real Madrid have not been as lucky as he would have hoped. The continuous substitutions sapped the Norwegian's patience and he asked to leave. The white team gave in not to cut their progression and hope that under Mikel Arteta's wing they will regain their smile. The movement, awaiting official status, is giving a lot to talk about both in the British Isles and in Spain and Jorge Valdano has also wanted to 'get wet' about.

In the microphones of 'El Transistor' of 'Onda Cero', the Argentine has regretted the decision made by the midfielder, since he considers that to succeed in Madrid, much more patience is needed. And, as you recall, the competition for the position is fierce. “I don't think Odegaard played bad when it came to him, but he lacked a point of daring and having more sense of risk. He got too close to Casemiro and lacked prominence for the last pass, which is what is expected of Odegaard. But that has to do with confidence and I think time would have given it. He has lacked patience. A Madrid player must have more capacity for suffering, he must not give up so soon. And less being so young and disputing the position to two cracks like Kroos and Modric. They are not just any two players, “he points out. The young man's urgencies came as the season progressed, since after starting in the first two days, he only returned to be part of the eleven in day 10 against Villarreal.

“It will be mandatory to have Isco”

In addition, he pointed out the loss it represents for the Whites, since we cannot forget that no one from outside will come to take his place. “Madrid loses a resource and also an important resource. They are adding many minutes Kroos and Modric with outstanding performances in both cases. Madrid is being supported by the entire center of the field, because we forget Casemiro, who is already an authority within the team, soccer and spiritually speaking. AND if you need Modric and you need Kroos one day … And that's where Isco is, and nothing else. It will be mandatory to have Isco with Valverde's injury “

“Haaland before Mbappé”

Finally, the former coach and player of Madrid spoke about the future of the club in terms of transfer. “He would sign Haaland before Mbappé. He moves in small and large spaces, he has a lot of scoring consistency. Understanding that Mbappé is a crack, I am very impressed with Haaland. He scores the goals of all the models. “The plan of the blanc team would be to win both, but Valdano is clear who is most needed at the moment on the Paseo de la Castellana.