Real Madrid are having a very good start to the season under Xabi Alonso, with 13 wins in 15 games played in La Liga (11) and Champions League (4).

Nevertheless, doubts and questions remain about the 43-year-old coach, as both of Real Madrid's defeats came against formidable opponents – in crucial matches.

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Real Madrid's dressing room is reportedly growing dissatisfied with Xabi Alonso. Photo: Defensa

Those were the crushing 2-5 defeat to Atletico in the Madrid derby on September 27th and, most recently, Real Madrid's 0-1 loss to Liverpool at Anfield in the Champions League group stage.

Overall, Xabi Alonso has had a good spell with Real Madrid, and things seem to be progressing smoothly. However, the reality is that the former star has completely failed the two toughest tests.

Recently, there have been rumors circulating that some Real Madrid players are unhappy with Xabi Alonso, claiming that he has not treated them fairly.

And it seems that undercurrents are still simmering in the Bernabeu dressing room, as El Chiringuito has just revealed that the Real Madrid players are increasingly dissatisfied with the former Leverkusen manager.

Some players in white jerseys said, " Xabi Alonso is too cold and doesn't understand them, he's not close to the team, a complete contrast to the friendliness and warmth they felt so strongly under Carlo Ancelotti ."

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The two best players under Xabi Alonso were Kylian Mbappe, and the other name that raises questions about Real Madrid's defensive capabilities was goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois. Photo: RMFC

The source added that the most recent tension arose when Xabi decided to bring Trent Alexander-Arnold on with only nine minutes left in the match against Liverpool, which resulted in the player being booed from the Anfield stands.

Real Madrid stars reportedly questioned their manager's actions, feeling Trent Alexander-Arnold should have been given more playing time against his former club.

A tactical approach and strict discipline – the two main factors that convinced Real Madrid's leadership to appoint Xabi Alonso. But now it seems that these very qualities are creating conflict with some players in the squad, who miss Ancelotti's closeness.

Besides delivering positive results on the field, Xabi Alonso has been advised to be more flexible and understand the mindset of the Real Madrid stars better in order to form a unified unit, ready to fight for all titles.

Source: https://vietnamnet.vn/dan-sao-real-madrid-bat-man-xabi-alonso-2459753.html