Xabi Alonso radiates. The Real Madrid coach gave himself up to an exercise that he has little likes: public compliments towards one of his players. On Monday at a press conference, the Spanish technician could not hide his enthusiasm concerning one of his summer recruits. His words bear witness to rare satisfaction in a perfectionist of his caliber.
Xabi Alonso's declaration of love to his new nugget
It is Alvaro Carreras who arouses so much praise from his coach. “His personality and his competitive spirit pleasantly surprised me”says Alonso. The 22 -year -old left -back, arrived from Benfica for 50 million euros, has exceeded all expectations since the start of the season. “It makes very few errors, it is very concentrated, it has a great mental quality, a great tactical and technical quality also, it is very complete. »»
The former Fabrica prodigy, passed by the Madrid academy before her Portuguese exile, returned to perfect sources. Six games, six tenure, no premature outing: statistics speak for themselves. Carreras brings this defensive stability and this offensive excess that Alonso was looking for to balance his system.
An indisputable status already acquired in Real
“The instant impact he had is surprising is a fantastic news”, continues the Madrid coach. This public recognition illustrates the speed with which Carreras has imposed itself in the hierarchy. Despite competition from Fran Garcia, brilliant during the Club World Cup, and Ferland Mendy, the Spaniard took control of the left corridor.
Its express adaptation to Madrid football impresses all the more since thesoi usually favors rotation. Seeing the technician making an exception for Carreras testifies to the total confidence he grants him. Tuesday against Levante, the side should still begin, confirming his status as indisputable after only a few weeks of competition.
