Since he took over from Carlo Ancelotti on the Real Madrid bench, Xabi Alonso has imposed his method. And as he had said during his speech to take office, the Spanish coach set up a new system based on meritocracy. What upset the established order and annoy certain players.
Several big names in the Madrid locker room have a hard time seeing their own situation evolve, and not necessarily in the right direction. This is particularly the case of Vinicius Junior who did not hesitate to publicly show his dissatisfaction, as when he was replaced on September 20 against Espanyol Barcelona (2-0). Then there was the episode of this week with Federico Valverde.
While the Spanish press explained that the Uruguayan had refused to play another position than his, the latter had explained via his social networks, assuring that he was not. Several signs of tension between Xabi Alonso and some of his players. And not the only ones. Marca Also reported that Rodrygo and Brahim Diaz find it difficult to understand why the recruit, Franco Mastantuono, eighteen, went ahead in the hierarchy.
Xabi Alonso Inflexible on his method
On his first months at the head of the Merengue team, Xabi Alonso applied what he had announced. Only a few executives are currently unbeatable, like Kylian Mbappé in front, Aurélien Tchouaméni in the middle, Eder Militao and Dean Huijsen in Defense, or Thibaut Courtois in front of the cage.
This Friday facing the press, the Madrid coach was logically questioned in this slightly tense climate. “If some are disappointed not to play, it's normal and we have to live with it. It will happen again but we are serious because very united. »»
It remains to be seen if these remarks will be validated in fact. The coming weeks will certainly say more about the Tactician's ability to keep a united group around his project.
