Since the arrival of Xabi Alonso on the Real Madrid bench, the Iberian press as the supporters were rather happy and reassured. The ideas and the style of play offered by the Spanish technician seduced. But the correction received Wednesday evening against Paris Saint-Germain in the 1/2 final of the Club World Cup upset everything. Certitudes gave up, criticisms have shot. And the former Bayer Leverkusen coach was not spared. Some notably criticized him for his starting composition since he had chosen to align Vinicius Jr, Kylian Mbappé and Gonzalo Garcia. A choice that has not been paid at all.
It's imminent for Alvaro Carreras
But the former midfielder is not the only one to be blamed. The players, especially the team stars, are pointed out. They will have three weeks of rest to think and come back with a different state of mind. For its part, Xabi Alonso and its leaders will work on the ways to improve the team. It will go through the transfer window. This summer, Dean Huijsen and Trent Alexander-Arnold have already arrived. The first named made a good impression during the tournament, while the second took its marks with more or less difficulties.
Xabi Alonso is also impatiently awaiting the arrival of Franco Mastanuono, of which he is a big fan and on which he intends to rely. But the Spanish coach still wishes several reinforcements this summer. For the left -back post, Alvaro Carreras is the priority. If Fran Garcia scored points during the Club World Cup according to some Madrid followers, the Merengues wish to complete the signature of the Benfica player. AS assures that his arrival is imminent. Journalist Fabrizio Romano indicates that he will sign well in Madrid for € 50 million, the amount of his release clause.
Xabi Alonso wants an environment
The residents of the Santiago-Bernabéu stadium will pay his transfer to several payments. It could even be formalized this Friday. Still in defense, a gaming sector where Madrilenians have been weak in recent months, the track leading to Ibrahima Konaté (Liverpool) is still relevant. We explained to you on our site that the tricolor international wishes to leave the Reds in a year at the end of his contract. There Chain ser Confirming by adding that Real Madrid would like to take a blow to the Mbappé or the TAA. But AS However, said this Friday that French can come this summer.
Finally, Xabi Alonso made his priority known to his management. According to the Chain serhe wants the arrival of a rather defensive midfielder. The tournament in the United States allowed him to see the workforce more closely and he came to the conclusion that it is absolutely necessary to get hold of a player to solidify the midfield. Even if Arda Güler was able to chain the minutes under his orders and he counts on him, the new Madrid coach wants an additional element in this sector of play. Especially since Luka Modric was gone. At the same time, Xabi Alonso will have to manage possible departures. If Rodrygo's fate is sealed, he will decide between Endrick and the surprise Gonzalo Garcia. The next few days promise to be hot in Madrid.
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