Ahead of the decisive final World Cup group-stage match, core players including Valverde demanded training and tactical adjustments from Bielsa. The head coach hit back during a 48-minute full-team meeting, accusing the players of trying to force him out. Reports suggest senior Uruguay FA officials have already begun a countdown to replace him.
Reports say the new boss wants to offload the Uruguayan midfielder in the summer transfer window, with training clashes and dressing room tensions cited as the catalyst.
The first World Cup Group H match kicks off at Hard Rock Stadium as Saudi Arabia face Uruguay, with venue and tempo set to be key factors.
Real Madrid midfielder Federico Valverde could be sold after clashing with Aurélien Tchouaméni in training for two straight days, with Manchester United, Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain all keen to sign him.
Real Madrid president faced the media for the first time in eight years, confirming he will not resign and launching election proceedings; amid a dressing room in disarray, speculation over Jose Mourinho's return to the Santiago Bernabeu continues to build.
A training-ground clash at Real Madrid left Valverde hospitalized with a concussion. Head coach Arbeloa said someone had betrayed the club but still stood by both players as they prepare for El Clásico.
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