The root of the crisis lies in the impossible task of replacing the most successful midfield trident in the club’s history. For a decade, Casemiro, Toni Kroos and Luka Modric defined an era, winning four Champions League titles together and etching their names into the club's folklore. Their departure was inevitable, and Madrid spent heavily to prepare for life after the trio.
Significant funds were allocated to bring in the heirs apparent: Eduardo Camavinga, Aurelien Tchouameni, and Dani Ceballos were signed to take the baton, while creative talents like Brahim Diaz and Arda Guler were added to provide depth and spark.
However, the report indicates that the club now realises they have failed to fill the void. Despite the heavy expenditure and the youth of the recruits, the current midfield has been unable to replicate the control, leadership, and winning mentality of their predecessors. The "immeasurable stamp" left by Kroos and Modric has highlighted the deficiencies of the new generation, who have struggled to dictate matches in the same commanding fashion.
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