Xabi Alonso's proposal will be examined against Juventus. The first test with equitable fire for the Basque, who does not stay with the image that the Igor Tudor club projected against Manchester City that valed the 'Bianconeri'. You will seek, again, play in short spaces and the balance between lines. Recognize the value of the quarry, after Gonzalo's performance, but remember that Real Madrid “demands to win.” The good atmosphere reigns in the white expedition, after adding kilometers in the group stage. However, each failure will be examined with magnifying glass.
The comparative with Ancelotti
“Of the first things I said are the distances that we have to have. The more we play together we will make it easier to have a little more control. It has to be linked. The attitude is indispensable, but having an organization of how we want to do it. When both are gathered, it is when you defend a team best,” said Real Madrid coach, determined to convert each press conference into a tactical exercise. It is a change of order with respect to Carlo Ancelotti, whose speech has capitulated, although Xabi Alonso maintains respect.
“I have a great relationship with Davide Ancelotti. We share two experiences at Real Madrid and Bayern. I am taking with great honor and pride the relief to Ancelotti, who has a broader trajectory than mine“He said, after Carletto's son acknowledged that the best coach was his father and then his successor. Among the methods that Xabi Alonso has implanted in less than a month is the active listening of the situation of all players, insisting on what they are, but above all in those who do not appear in the field.
The best example, Rodrygo. “After the meetings I try to approach all those who are on the way. It had a few important minutes for him. I have the experience that in these championships as a World Cup or a European, it may be as important those who start as those who enter. Each player has to be prepared for what he touches. Rodrygo is fine, but it is mine who plays“He said, marking territory with the decisions he will make.
Carvajal and Militao, on the call, to team
For the match against Juventus, Carvajal and Militao have entered the call. “It will be a plus for the collective to feel them close. When you see that the bench is supporting those who are playing, when that connection is generated it is important. Obviously the competitive level of yours will need many. The two will be very important this season“He said about two important figures in his defensive approach.
However, Xabi Alonso's key is the Maximum Real Madrid. “Our first idea is to win games. Then, how to win them, with what players and the resources we have, like those of Castilla, who have a good level. The Real Madrid quarry have always given a good competitive level and they have to have the opportunity. Gonzalo is doing well, Raúl did it well before. They have to have their space, but Real Madrid demands to win,” he said about the boom and consolidation of the quarry striker, The one who has better understood the initial plan of Xabi Alonso, whom with Valverde happens as Gerrard, his old companion in Liverpool, “to which I can see in many places“.
The options you have to play with Mbappé
Mbappé is also on the list, “he has many options to play”, but there will be no risks. If Real Madrid surpasses Juventus, a special match may occur in the event that Monterrey advances to Borussia Dortmund. “First win and hopefully we can answer that we are going to play with Sergio Ramos. We have had many games together, I am glad that I continue to perform at this age. He has great vitality. I hope we can see ourselves in rooms against them“He cleared, with realism, someone who is working individually and collectively with all his players.
To do this, you are using methods such as drones, with which training are recorded from another perspective. All fast adjustment is necessary, because time passes quickly. “It is the third week since we started. I am happy and eager.IJar personal relationships that are the bonds of trust that allow you to build for the future. This allows us to accelerate relationships, because we spend a lot of time together, being concentrated. You have breakfast, dinner and eat with them. When we finish we will give us some time for this relationship. “At the moment, the links are on their way to settle, although Xabi Alonso does not think” in the environment or the long term. “Presentism as a fundamental resource to advance in a changing scenario like the one that Real Madrid always offers.