Arda Guler at Real Madrid Under Fire: Bullying Allegations Roil the Dressing Room

Background

Real Madrid's troubles have intensified in recent hours. Following a clash involving Alvaro Arbeloa and Dani Carvajal, and amid ongoing Super League discussions, all eyes have shifted to Arda Guler.

Since Arbeloa took charge, Guler has started to regain some standing. However, he is not a regular starter, and he rarely finishes matches, a pattern that fuels speculation among supporters.

In a dressing room crowded with Mbappe, Vinicius Junior, Jude Bellingham, Carvajal and others, Guler has not yet delivered the influence he promises on the pitch.

People close to him acknowledge that his situation is far from ideal, including allegations of bullying and tense mood in the changing room.

According to Serhat Bekmezci, the Turkish midfielder's early coach, Guler is said to be subjected to such bullying and intimidation.

Bekmezci described in statements reported by Sport that despite Real Madrid's stature, Guler is experiencing bullying. He did not file complaints with Bekmezci but believed it would occur. He advised patience. The bullying appeared to come from certain teammates; a group in the squad did not accept Arda and carried big egos.

These remarks are controversial; if true, they confirm the dressing room is far from calm and steady.

Bekmezci also noted that Klopp had indicated some players must depart for Arda to arrive, and that Xabi Alonso had left as part of those reshuffles. Guler remains patient, though he has asked himself why he specifically is the one asked to leave.

In closing, it seems Arda Guler is unhappy with his trajectory at Real Madrid. He began as a starter under the coach, but his role clearly waned after Bellingham's return from injury, a sign of mounting ego in the squad.

Outlook and Reactions

Punchline 1: If patience were a jersey, Arda would wear it every game.

Punchline 2: The only thing more crowded than the dressing room right now is the rumor mill.