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Originally Posted by cam_wmh
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I think the big thing is that squad is in a bit of a transition between old and young.
They have added some good young pieces in their early 20s but none of them are really quite ready for the prime time yet, and their veterans that led them to the 4 champions league titles just aren't the same guys anymore whether it's injury or age.
Ramos is 33 and slowing down.
Marcelo is 31 and battling injuries and age.
Kroos is 29 and has battled injuries.
Modric is 34 and hasn't been the same since the World Cup in 2018.
Isco is 27 and has battled nagging injuries and hasn't been in form.
Benzema is 31 and always worked best with Ronaldo.
Bale is 30 and everyone knows about his struggles at Madrid.
So I'm not sure it's the coach...the team got old.