Xabi is also under pressure at Real Madrid
Even though Real Madrid leads La Liga by five points, Xabi Alonso’s team is said to be uneasy in the dressing room. A number of important players are becoming increasingly dissatisfied with the Spanish coach, who took Carlo Ancelotti’s position last summer.
Since the Clasico, tensions between Alonso and Vinicius Jr. have cooled, while Federico Valverde’s grievances about being deployed out of position exposed divisions within the team. Alonso’s aloof and icy demeanor is criticized by certain players, according to Sport. One insider said, “He thinks he’s Pep Guardiola, but for now, he’s just Xabi.”
Despite 17 victories in 21 games, there are still concerns regarding Alonso’s capacity to control the personalities of Madrid’s all-star team. Recent setbacks, like as a tight loss at Anfield and a crushing loss to Atlético, have increased scrutiny.
Despite the team’s impressive performance, Spanish commentators like Josep Pedrerol have questioned if Alonso’s message still has an impact on his players, pointing to a growing distance between the coach and the locker room.
