Clearly, the departure of Xabi Alonso is causing Real Madrid to explode. After the revelations about his surprise dismissal the day after the defeat against FC Barcelona (3-2), in the Spanish Super Cup final, new information is emerging concerning the daily life of Xabi Alonso within the Madrid locker room. According to the show El Chiringuitothe former midfielder would not have received full respect during training sessions. Some important executives adopted a casual attitude, sometimes content to walk during the exercises, without real involvement in the work requested by the staff.
Breaches of discipline were also noted, with players arriving at the last minute, leaving the training center immediately after the session, without additional work. Xabi Alonso, his assistant and the physical trainer had to regularly intervene to call certain elements to order, in particular concerning work in the gym, pressing or tactical instructions. A climate which would have gradually weakened the authority of the Basque technician before his ouster…
