Recently appointed to the Real Madrid bench, Xabi Alonso was quick to set the tone. As the match approaches to Al-Hilal this Wednesday in the club World Cup, the new Merengue coach launched a clear message to his group on Wednesday: “Those who do not run and those who do not make the efforts will not play”.
Instructions that the vice-champions of Spain seem ready to follow, like Vinicius Jr. In an interview with the official channel of the club, the number 7 of Casa Blanca revealed having had an in-depth discussion with the Basque technician, affirming his determination to provide, with his teammates, the efforts necessary to achieve their objectives.
The strong words of Vinicius
“Yes, yes, I had spoken to the coach before seeing it here in the United States. I am very happy to have seen it for the first time. And now we will continue to work hard to earn a lot with him ”said the Follet Auriverde fire. “(…) Delighted to see the new players recruited, too. They will bring something and help us. And I hope they will have a good time here, in the best club in the world. »»
The first Madrid test will therefore be a shock against the vice-champion of Saudi Arabia. They will continue on Sunday with a duel against Pachuca, which they had already beaten (3-0) in the final of the Intercontinental Cup last December. Finally, they will finish this group phase with a match against Salzburg, scheduled for June 27.
