The arrival of Xabi Alonso on the Real Madrid sidelines causes enormous expectations and huge hopes with Merengues supporters. The former big midfielder of the capital's club will arrive with a gaming philosophy that fans are looking forward to seeing in place, and it will also be accompanied by many new heads, such as Dean Huijsen or Trent Alexander-Arnold. A fresh air of air on the Santiago Bernabéu therefore, where Carlo Ancelotti, although respected and considered as a legend of the club, wiped great criticism.
Among the main reproaches that were made to the Italian tactician, there was the little confidence given to young players, whether those from the training center, or those recently recruited like Endrick or Arda Güler. Madrid public opinion hopes that things will change with Xabi Alonso, and that the Basque will align players from the Fabrica more regularly.
Young people are happy
And as indicated Readerthe arrival of Alonso at the head of the first team delighted the young players. The one who had already occupied a role in the youth teams – he had directed the U13 in the 2018/2019 season – should give many opportunities to the canteranos of the Madrid academy. During this adventure, he had also had some of the club's most promising young people such as Yusi or Chema, called to have a first or less close role under his orders.
The appointment of Xabi Alonso, which should be made official once the Liga season is finished, was therefore welcomed with smiles and applause on the Valdebebas side, where we know that now more players will have opportunities to be promoted. Suffice to say that we risk seeing new players like Raul Asencio appear under the Merengue tunic as soon as next season …
