Real Madrid star Marcelo has reportedly been dropped for his side’s crucial La Liga clash against Granada on Thursday due to a blazing training ground row with manager Zinedine Zidane.
Leaders Atletico Madrid’s 2-1 victory over Real Sociedad on Wednesday means Los Blancos must claim three points against Granada to keep their title hopes alive, as they now sit five points behind their neighbours with a game in hand in a thrilling run-in.
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There were some eyebrows raised when veteran left-back Marcelo’s name was left off the team sheet for Thursday’s clash, especially given that fellow full-back Ferland Mendy is out for the rest of the campaign.
According to Goal the Brazilian’s absence is as a result of a furious bust-up he had with Zidane during training on Tuesday.
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They claim that the 33-year-old has been less than impressed with his manager’s tactics and starting line-ups of late, and feel they have cost the side dear in recent weeks.
Things came to a head during Tuesday’s session, with the two men believed to have had a heated argument.
It is also thought that Marcelo is far from the only senior player to be losing faith in Zidane, and there is a general consensus that the Frenchman will depart in the summer and walk away from the club a year early from the end of his contract.
The Brazilian has been at Real Madrid since 2007 since joining from Fluminense, making more than 370 appearances. He is a five-time LaLiga winner and four-time Champions League winner with Real Madrid.
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