Alonso denies conflicts at Real Madrid: Valverde, Vinícius and Rodrygo.

Xabi Alonso Responds to Criticism at Real Madrid

Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso addressed the recent controversies surrounding his squad, defending the attitude of his players and clarifying the situation regarding positions on the field. In a press conference, Alonso strongly denied that any of his players had refused to play outside their usual position, this after Federico Valverde issued a statement denying rumors about his attitude.

“No player, neither Fede, nor Rodrygo, nor Vini, has told me that they don’t want to play in a position. That hasn’t happened. Everyone wants to play, and when they don’t play, they would like to be on the field.”

Xabi Alonso

Additionally, Alonso emphasized the importance of unity within the team, highlighting the trust and closeness he feels with his players. The merengue coach stressed that tactical decisions are made for the benefit of the team, prioritizing collective performance. The team has experienced a rollercoaster of emotions, with an initial winning streak followed by a defeat against Atletico Madrid. However, Real Madrid recovered with a resounding victory in the Champions League, where Kylian Mbappé shone with a hat-trick.

Alonso also spoke about the situation of Jude Bellingham, who is recovering from an injury and was excluded from the English national team. The coach revealed that he has spoken with Bellingham and that his absence is temporary, hoping for his prompt incorporation into the national team. The next challenge for Real Madrid will be the match against Villarreal at the Santiago Bernabéu stadium, a key match to get closer to the league leader, Barcelona.