Xabi Alonso receives bitter fruit

The transfer request of the new Real Madrid coach was quickly rejected by the board of directors.

Alonso will not have any additional reinforcements in midfield.

According to Marca , Xabi Alonso suggested that Real Madrid's board of directors recruit another player with creative and organizing abilities in the middle of the field. However, the answer the Spanish coach received was "Make do with what you have".

During this summer's transfer window, Real had their eyes on many quality names such as Martin Zubimendi, Bruno Fernandes, and even Rodri, but no deal could go far.

At the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™, Xabi Alonso's debut as Real Madrid head coach did not start smoothly, only achieving a 1-1 draw. Against an Al Hilal side that was not too outstanding individually at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™, "Los Blancos" showed a lifeless, disjointed and lacking identity.

The new Real Madrid captain tried many schemes but the old problems under Carlo Ancelotti reappeared. Bellingham was lackluster, Valverde was not fit enough to create breakthroughs from the second line, while Vinicius and Rodrygo were completely separated on the two wings. Without connection, without real ball-playing players, Real Madrid could only pass sideways or push out to the wings and then... become deadlocked.

In the second half, Arda Guler was brought on and helped Real Madrid's midfield improve a bit. But it was still too early for the young Turkish player to take on the responsibility of leading the Royal team's play like Toni Kroos and Luka Modric did.

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