Alonso has completed 90 days and seven games that are responsible for Real Madrid, in which he designed a starting line -up with Güler, Huijsen and Carreras as big new additions.
Xabi Alonso has completed three months as the coach of Real Madrid, 90 days and seven official competitions, plus one friendly, in which he designed the starting setup on which he based his formations. The most important novelties so far are Güler, to whom he has given the reins of the game, and the signing sessions that change the defense with Huijsen and Carreras. The main question to distinguish is who will occupy the right back position in important competitions, Carvajal or Alexander Arnold.
Three sacrificed
The indigenous tolosa leaves Rudiger, Fran García, Mendy and Rodrygo away from the term of office of Ancelotti. Huijsen forms a defensive partnership with the recovered Militao, which, apart from injuries, is an ordinary starter. Carreras has arrived to rule back on the left, while Güler has earned his confidence to form him in the creative position that Ancelotti refused to try at specific moments.
The only question to be answered is who will occupy the right flank in the important competitions. Carvajal is a defensive deposit, a reliable bet and a reliable captain. Alexander Arnold is still far from what is expected of him. Reduced, timid and overwhelmed by the environment of a demanding team that does not forgive half the measures. The competition for the right flank looks interesting.
The regular players
The other six positions are granted on the basis of quality, level and track record, supported by the performance of his seven competitions. Courtois, Valverde, Tchouameni, Bellingham (now injured), Vinicius and Mbappé have protected their places. The question remains whether Alonso is a coach with fixed ideas such as his predecessor. The Italian didn't care if one of his regulars did not perform, either because of a decrease in fitness or moral, because he always trusted the same players.
Mastantuono, Brahim, Camavinga (now wounded), Rudiger and Gonzalo are potential starters if one of their teammates refuses or are injured, as is the case for the absence of Bellingham, and the Argentinian, who recently arrived in Valdebas, focuses on the position. Behind him are Ceballos, whose activity will depend on the performance of the other midfielders: Alaba, Fran García, Mendy (when he recovers), Asencio and Lunin. The big question mark is what role Rodrygo will have in recent years, but which has been sidelined for months