Real Madrid’s star forward, Kylian Mbappé, has expressed his admiration for Xabi Alonso, calling him a “great coach.” Mbappé shared details about his relationship with the coach, highlighting the positive impact he had on his career.
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Mbappé revealed that he maintained a “spectacular relationship” with Xabi Alonso, emphasizing the respect and connection that existed between them. The player defended Alonso’s work, rejecting any criticism of his performance at the head of the team.“You can’t say he didn’t succeed, because he left before the titles were decided,” said the attacker.
Commitment to the Team
Mbappé also shared details about his commitment to the team, even in times of adversity. He revealed that he traveled to Jeddah for the Spanish Super Cup final, despite not being in optimal physical condition due to a knee sprain. He explained that he did so at the request of the then coach.”I always want to play every match, whether I’m doing well or not. The club had a plan for me to return in the Super Cup, but it wasn’t possible against Atlético. I was very sad watching my teammates from the outside,” he confessed.Despite not being fully recovered, Mbappé decided to accompany the team, prioritizing commitment and the importance of the match.
Xabi Alonso’s Thesis Defense
The French striker insisted that the coach’s departure cannot be interpreted as a sporting failure. He stressed that the team was still competing in other competitions when Alonso left the position.Mbappé highlighted Alonso’s football vision, emphasizing his obsession with details and his knowledge of modern football. “He has an obsession with details and the game. He knows modern football very well. For me, he’s going to be a great coach,” he said.
Personal Support
Mbappé revealed that he spoke with Xabi Alonso the same day the club announced his departure. He explained that he wanted to support him due to the good relationship they had.”We have a very good relationship. We talk about life and what comes after. I wanted to support him because it’s never easy to go through a situation like that,” he explained.However, Mbappé made clear his commitment to the club and his support for the new coach, Álvaro Arbeloa.”It’s a decision of Real Madrid and it must be respected. Now we have a new coach, Álvaro Arbeloa, and we are going to give it our all to help him in his first professional experience.””That’s the life of a high-level footballer. With all the affection I have for Xabi, I must move forward always defending the Real Madrid badge,” concluded Mbappé.
