Quote from: MarjorieZimmermanGinger on Today at 04:04:39 AM

Quote from: Adbitco on July 15, 2025, 08:12:23 PM

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This is clearly something to consider, as the defeat against PSG has created several conditions that Xabi Alonso needs to address as if left unchecked the competition next season will be much more difficult. However, it seems he will stay at Liverpool as Bayern Munich were also previously interested in him, but the player is more concerned about staying at Liverpool. Finding a midfield player with the best skills might be a bit more difficult, as I see Real Madrid needing a creative midfielder who can deliver precise passes or defend well to dominate the game.

The painful defeat to PSG was a heavy blow to Real Madrid, who were overconfident in the Club World Cup but were humiliated by a crushing score. Xabi Alonso had to pay a heavy price for the experiments carried out in his squad, several players looked confused and often made mistakes that made it easier for PSG to dominate the match.
Since Toni Kroos retired, Real Madrid has lacked a central midfielder capable of controlling the game and supplying the ball to the forwards. Mac Alister could help fill a gap in Real Madrid squad even though his quality is not comparable to Kroos and Modric, but Liverpool will not let go of their mainstay player just like that, especially since they are very disappointed after TAA was hijacked by Real Madrid on a free transfer.