Xabi Alonso presented himself at a press conference less than 24 hours from the shock against Pachuca, during the second group match of this club World Cup. The meeting will be disputed this Sunday, June 22, at 9 p.m., at the Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte. The match will be broadcast for free on the streaming platform DAZN.
After their 1-1 draw against Al Hilal, Real Madrid will try to seek his first victory under the Xabi Alonso era.
Xabi Alonso at a press conference
On tomorrow's match: “It will be a very intense match. We want to play and win. After the draw of the other day, we have to win. We want to make a more complete match. It's been a few days since we are here, but that's also the requirements. We want to win. »»
On Vinicius: “I don't think we have to get it back. I think he's going well. But we all want to push so that it is decisive, as it has been so many times. It is so different because it can become unpredictable at any time. And when he can connect with his essence, it's … for tomorrow, we hope he will be fundamental. For this season, it is sure that it will be too. »»
On the arrival of a creative environment: “First of all: we are at the Club World Cup, not thinking about how to improve the workforce. And then: yes, I think that with those we have, we can play, dominate … but we have to work on it. Repeat and feel it. But with different profiles, it's possible. I am convinced. We will see him over time. »»
On the state of Mbappé form: “He's better. He returned from the hospital two days ago after the observation period. He gradually recovers and every day we are more optimistic about his recovery for the match against Salzburg. »»
South Gonzalo: “He can bring a lot, like what he did the other day. And that is why we bet on him: a reference center, which marked one and had three other opportunities. Having players with this sense of goal is very important. He played very well. For the future … we will see. For the moment, we only think of the World Cup clubs. »»
On “the desire to do too well”: “I absolutely did not feel that. I see a desire to improve, to want to participate in the process to do things differently. And that shakes up everyday life a little. But I feel ambition, a positive serenity; No anxiety. But tomorrow there will not be too much calm. You will have to be competitive and win. »»
On things well done in front of Al Hilal: “The first half the other day was not good, but the reaction was positive. We got closer and we played better with the ball. It must be a bit the line to follow and it is on this thread that we pull. But it's been only five days that we train. Wanting to do too much in a short time can be counterproductive. You have to know how to manage information and prioritize. »»
Xabi Alonso Coach needs an Xabi Alonso player version? :: “The challenge is that this midfielder works well with what we have. It is not a question of talking about the future, but of the present, as I have already said. I'm happy to get to know them. But sometimes, in a short time, we want to do too much and it is important to prioritize. »»
On video analyzes: “The video plays a fundamental role during these periods of two or three days. There is part of the training on the ground, where sometimes you cannot do much because of the heat. And as the players are at the hotel, we try to be effective with the images. We use it a lot. By lines, collectively … It is a dynamic that we want for the whole season. »»
How do we work under pressure at Real Madrid? :: “By living with it and thinking about what you can do. Very often, you do not control the result, but you control the decisions concerning the players, the changes, the match … That is in my hands. »»
Sur Rüdiger: “Rüdiger received medical authorization and was included in the group. He will be a very important player. We have to go gradually, but we are happy. For the rest, the medical report has not changed much compared to the other day. These are long injuries and it takes patience. »»
On penalties shooters: “Before the match, we always designate who shoots. We decide it and it is fixed. It will depend on the match and who is on the field. The other day was Fede … But next time it might be someone else. You will see, start betting. »»
Güler says he prefers to play in the middle: “It is one of those players who must be close to the ball. The more he touches the ball, the better he plays. The other day, he made a very good match. »»
South Pachuca: “Their coach has an admirable trajectory. He likes teams that offer games, who are courageous, who take the initiative and who have a good technique. The other day, they could have perfectly equalized against Salzburg. A good opponent awaits us and we have to be very well prepared. »»
South Ceballos: “We have spoken in recent days. He has a huge quality, a great understanding of the game. The other day, he did not enter, it's like that. But throughout the season he will have a role, we count on him. »»
On heat: “Things are as they are. Talking about the weather will not make them change. You have to face the situation without apologies. But these are certainly not the best conditions. »»
On Tchouameni: “I don't know what's going on during the year, but it is a fundamental pillar of the workforce. By the weight he has, the different functions he can fulfill, his positions … The few days we spent together showed me his desire to progress, to want to be important. And this good provision will be important. »»
Alexander-Arnold can go to the game: “This is something he did in Liverpool and with England. Because it is a different lateral, which joins a lot inside. You will have to work on it and observe it, but having your paw and understanding the game is very important to us. »»
On the Tactic of Real Madrid: “There is very little tactics, really!” But we will try to find solutions from some fundamental ideas. The matches tell us how we can improve. But being flexible, understanding moments and adversaries are things that will make us better. »»
His sources of inspiration as a coach: “I learned a lot from each of them. I got a lot, and very good. I absorbed everyone to acquire knowledge, but then you have to put your own personality. And feel it, be authentic. You can very much like what one, but if you don't feel it, it is difficult to transmit it. »»
Real Oviedo, club run by the owner of Pachuca: “First of all, I want to congratulate them. I believe that it has been 24 years without playing in the first division and a historic club like theirs Merit. I also have trouble for the half-minded, because I know people there and it was a historic opportunity for them. But that's football. I am very happy for Real Oviedo and for my friend Santi Cazorla, who had this great gesture of returning to his age and who was surely very influential in the climb. By its charisma and because it has an impressive quality. »»
