Real Madrid has been constantly plagued by injuries in the last 15 months, and these problems show no signs of stopping. During Saturday's 4-0 win against Osasuna, three other players were knocked out – the most serious case being Eder Militao, who will miss the rest of the season. after suffering another anterior cruciate ligament rupture.
Already this season, Real Madrid's players have suffered 25 injuries between them, and this has seen confidence in fitness coach Antonio Pintus drop to an all-time low. According to Reliefthere are some in Carlo Ancelotti's team who do not hide their lack of faith in the methods used by the 62-year-old.
The pressure was developed on Pintus because of Real Madrid injury crisis, and it only grows now. It has become clear that he is losing faith in the first team squad, although for the moment at least, it does not seem likely that he will be asked to leave the club.