On May 3, Hupu News, Aspen’s Real Madrid reporter Sergio López and French reporter Andrés Onrubia wrote Camavinga’s column.
He went from "mea culpa" which meant I was wrong, to "tempus fugit" which meant time flew away like a bird. Now, he was going to challenge the not-so-commonly-used "alea iacta est" which meant the dice had already been thrown. Camavinga certainly didn't give up, absolutely not. He sensed an atmosphere of disappointment and frustration surrounding him; and knew that this was undoubtedly the worst season of his career in terms of performance.
Even in this situation, he still decided to remain optimistic. There are five games to go and there is also a pre-season with a new coach. No, the dice probably still haven't been thrown.
The melody of temptation beckons, but his position is clear, he wants to stay, and he is convinced that he wants to stay and in a convincing way, he wants to be Camavinga again, even if his chances of participating in the next World Cup have been significantly reduced in recent hours.
First, he will carry out the most severe self-criticism, given that this is the basis for any potential reconstruction (if indeed there is a reset), but he will continue to work hard. The contract he signed does not expire until 2029. His future is undoubtedly, he intends to stay at Real Madrid and will not leave this summer.
There is no doubt that he has many suitors, including Paris Saint-Germain and several Premier League clubs. This situation exists. The key question is whether the offer made this summer can meet the requirements of the club; however, in addition, there are many other competitors, and this is also a fact. And it was clear that he had no inner desire to join them.
downhill
He is eager to prove himself and completely forget about a truly unforgettable year in which he played 39 times and played a total of 2,013 minutes this season. His playing time ranks 11th on the team. And he gained a lot of trust, but he did not meet the expectations. He lost his main position and was replaced by Thiago. Even towards the end of the season his performance was extremely disappointing, and to make matters worse, he was sent off by the referee in Munich. This is a quite severe penalty, but he did something that asked for trouble. In the end, even if he had a yellow card on his back, he still acted recklessly. On the night against Alaves, he was booed by the fans at the Bernabeu. However, instead of hiding, he walked around the venue to accept the "tribute" from the fans, and also publicly apologized and took the corresponding responsibility.
The World Cup is getting further and further away
It is far from certain whether Camavinga will be selected for the France team coached by Deschamps, who will announce the final roster on the TF1 news program on March 14, for the upcoming World Cup.
France TV revealed that the midfielder has experienced an ups and downs in Real Madrid during an unstable season, and his performance during the international match in March was disappointing. Therefore, it is very likely that he will not be able to qualify for the World Cup.
In recent months, this player with French and Angolan background has been in a difficult situation. Since the beginning of the year, injuries have appeared one after another, and the playing time available under Arbeloa has been extremely limited. This situation has made the possibility of him being selected for the French team and participating in the United States World Cup squad extremely slim. Even if the team's lineup is expanded to 26 people, there is no way to ensure that Camavinga can enter the roster of the French team, the runner-up in the last World Cup.
During the international break in March, the player from the Rennes youth academy did not get a chance to start in the French team's game against Brazil and also did not start in the game against Colombia. Even if Deschamps made a substantial rotation against Colombia, he still failed to get a starting chance. Kante is preferred to Camavinga, and Zaire Emery is preferred to Camavinga.
Except for Manu Cone, who missed the last international match before the World Cup due to injury. Under normal circumstances, he should be in Deschamps' planning.
If all midfielders of the French team are considered, Camavinga currently ranks seventh in the team. His season with Real Madrid failed to improve his standing, and the red card he received in the Champions League quarter-finals in Munich only worsened the situation. That harsh red card was seen in France as a fatal blow to his career.
Deschamps has always had a skeptical attitude towards Camavinga, and even in recent years, he had no choice but to transform him into a left-back, so that he could have a position in the team.
When participating in the French team's last major competition, the 2024 European Cup in Germany, Camavinga only started in the quarter-finals against Portugal. In the last World Cup in Qatar, he played more as a left-back and also played a key role as a substitute in the final against Argentina. However, his chances of heading to America as a defender this time are slim. Theo Hernandez and Lucas Digne are the main players under Deschamps. He also failed to take advantage of the opportunities available during the international break in March in midfield.
refuse surgery
Camavinga's condition deteriorated sharply. He suffered from toothache in early March. Before the game against Getafe, his tooth was infected and the pain was unbearable. He resumed training before going to the Valledos Stadium, but ultimately did not travel with the team.
It was that night when Arbeloa said some thought-provoking words. He said: "I am happy for those who want to come over." This expression makes people wonder whether there are some people who choose to be absent because they are not in a good condition. Before long, he tried to clarify, saying: "I just want to praise those who work hard."
However, this explanation is not entirely clear, and there is a truth hidden behind this matter that is not known to everyone: the doctor recommended that Camavinga undergo surgery, but Camavinga refused because it meant that he would miss important games in the season, especially the game against Manchester City.
However, for Real Madrid, the requirements are not about details, only performance. He understands this and accepts it. However, its performance is not satisfactory. But given the current situation, the outlook is improving: Guler will miss the rest of the season due to injury, Ceballos is not part of the plan, and Thiago is expected to be promoted from Castilla to the first team and strive to qualify for the play-offs. Therefore, he "only" competes with Chuameni, Bellingham and Valverde for the midfield position.
In the final five games, he will get a lot of playing time. For him, these games are definitely not played casually: he is very eager to end the entire season with a better state.
walking on thin ice
The general view in Real Madrid is that he has exhausted his talents and his peak period has passed. Every team is thinking about the offer. However, at the same time, he is also resisting. He is always looking for reasons. For example, if a new coach takes office, then they must understand what he wants, and the situation may be very different.
This situation was like walking on a tightrope. Every moment passed, it became thinner and slipperier, as if he was walking on thin ice. Yet he has not yet fallen. Camavinga is looking for redemption. He has one last chance. Expressed in Latin: carpe diem.
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