A new era in "Real": Will Mbappe and Vinicius return to defense?
The newly appointed head coach of Real Madrid, Xabi Alonso, is committed to rebuilding the order and tactical balance within the team. One of his first tasks will be to address some shortcomings observed during Carlo Ancelotti's era.
The biggest problem is the forwards' passivity in defense
According to Spain's Marca newspaper, the new coach is paying serious attention to the inactivity of the star forwards — Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Junior — in defense. During Ancelotti's time, no matter how strong these two players were in attack, they often refused to help out in defense. This situation has been criticized several times by football experts and fans.
Alonso is a firm advocate of discipline
Xabi Alonso is basing his approach on the principle that all players in the team must be equally responsible. He emphasizes that both Mbappe and Vinicius are responsible not only for scoring goals but also for strengthening the team's defense. The new coach will not accept anyone as a privileged player.
"Every player must contribute to defense. Only through such teamwork can we achieve a stable and successful game," Alonso stated to those around the club.
His philosophy — defensive solidity and teamwork
According to Xabi Alonso's coaching philosophy, the foundation of any team's success lies in the right tactics and teamwork. His goal is to transform Real into a team that operates not only offensively but also in a balanced and disciplined manner.
The Xabi Alonso era at Real is beginning with a new discipline and approach. Stars like Mbappe and Vinicius will now have to take on collective responsibility, not just limit themselves to scoring goals. This new phase at the Madrid club is sure to bring about many changes.
