New “Real Madrid” head coach Xabi Alonso emphasized that he advocates a strict and systematic approach to forming the team. The Spanish specialist stated that while preparing the "royal club" for the new season, he is particularly focused on having players play in their natural positions.
In particular, the specialist has a clear position regarding France national team midfielder Aurélien Tchouaméni. According to him, each player must clearly understand their role and carry out their movements on the field based on this.
Tchouaméni plays in the center, not in defense
In the previous season, Carlo Ancelotti had Tchouaméni play in central defense due to an increase in the number of injured defenders in the team. Although the French player performed this task responsibly, he faced numerous criticisms due to a lack of actions in his specific position.
According to Marca, Xabi Alonso believes that every player in the team should operate in their natural position. He considers it important for each player to achieve maximum results in a specific function rather than relying on versatility.
Alonso's coaching approach
Returning to “Real” after a successful stint at Bayer Leverkusen, Xabi Alonso remains true to his style as a coach. Discipline, positional clarity, and structured movements are among the main priorities in his team.
By moving Tchouaméni back to central midfield, Alonso aims to enhance the effectiveness of the game and fully showcase the player's individual qualities. This is expected to create a more stable and impactful structure in the center of “Real.”
Conclusion: tasks are clear, versatility is limited
Under Xabi Alonso's leadership, the “Real” team is transforming into a balanced structure composed not only of names but also of roles and tasks. The presence of versatile players is valued, but everyone is required to skillfully execute their position.
This decision regarding Tchouaméni indicates that a new era of order and discipline has begun at “Real.” Thus, in the new season, each player will act on the field with their specific task – this is the coach's main criterion.
