Real Madrid have drawn up a shortlist of possible replacements for manager Alvaro Arbeloa amid growing uncertainty over his position at the club.
Jurgen Klopp and Mauricio Pochettino have emerged as the leading options if the Spanish giants decide to make a change in the dugout.
Pressure has mounted on Arbeloa after Real Madrid’s recent struggles. The team suffered elimination from the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday after a defeat to Bayern Munich. Their domestic campaign has also faltered, with the club trailing Barcelona by nine points in the LaLiga title race.
Current projections suggest that the team could end the season without securing any major trophy.
Reports indicate that club president Florentino Perez holds both Klopp and Pochettino in high regard. Klopp currently occupies a senior position within the Red Bull football structure. Pochettino is also set for a major assignment, as he prepares to lead the United States national team at the World Cup this summer.
The situation has sparked fresh debate over the club’s direction as the season approaches its conclusion.
