Real Madrid head coach Xabi Alonso has this week fired something of a warning message the way of some of the headline members of his squad.
This comes amid confirmation that the Spaniard expects each and every member of his XI to work on the defensive side of the ball.
The subject of work rate was of course a prominent one surrounding Real Madrid across the 2024/25 campaign.
This came amid regular criticism of some of Los Blancos’ leading players, particularly in the attacking third, for what was considered a lack of commitment to the cause.
Safe to say, however, that any such shortcomings will not be accepted by the new man in the dugout in Spain’s capital.
Drawn on the subject of team defending during a press conference in the early hours of Thursday, Xabi Alonso did not hesitate in confirming:
“In my view, we all have to defend. The 11 players have to press. Vinícius Jr, Jude (Bellingham), Fede Valverde, Mbappé. All of them.”
Conor Laird – GSFN
