Xabi Alonso had announced that he was going to, when the situation required him, make strong choices. And against Oviedo on Sunday, he kept his word, putting Vinicius Jr on the bench, while playing a Rodrygo who seemed lost for the cause. The blazing recruit Trent Alexander-Arnold was also sent to the bench. Trenched and daring decisions that made Madrid speak, but which generally aroused the approval of Merengue public opinion.
As indicated Sportthe Madrid locker room was a little surprised and even shocked by these decisions, but positively. The players believe that it is a good thing that is turning, using the team's bench depth. He would have won even more respect for his players. In the offices, the leaders also appreciated, according to the newspaper.
