Quote from: Republikcoin.com on Today at 03:23:19 PM

Quote from: pewboy on Today at 01:18:28 PM

The only thing that scares me about Xabi Alonso is the fact that if Real Madrid doesn't get some useful results right away, he'll be eliminated very quickly, because we know that Real Madrid has to win, always, and if you don't, you'll be eliminated easily.

I think Xabi Alonso already knows this, having played for Real Madrid as a player before retiring and becoming the coach he is today. So, he probably understands this better, and he's simply trying to make Real Madrid better by relying on the existing players with a different tactical approach than last season under Ancelotti. Real Madrid still needs to invest in several new players to strengthen their key lines, as Real Madrid's current form is still lacking, and this was truly evident when Madrid faced PSG in the Club World Cup.

Xabi Alonso is not going to give up. He continues to prepare the squad as best he can because he realizes that winning a trophy will not be easy. Other teams are also preparing for the tough new season.
Alonso is looking for a midfielder to cover Modric and the absence of players like Jude Bellingham.

Alonso must be able to give Real Madrid at least one trophy to secure his position as a coach even though he contributed everything to Real Madrid when he was a player. This is the professional aspect.