US EditionVinicius, Mbappe Have to Defend: Real Madrid's Alonso
- On Thursday in Philadelphia, Real Madrid will take on RB Salzburg in the last match of Group H in the Club World Cup, with Kylian Mbappe sidelined as he continues to recover.
- This match follows a mixed start that included a draw against Al-Hilal and a 3-1 win over Pachuca, where Alonso left Brazilian forward Rodrygo on the bench for technical reasons.
- Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso has emphasized all 11 players, especially stars Mbappe and Vinicius Jr, must contribute defensively and embrace the pressing system to succeed.
- Alonso emphasized that defensive responsibilities must be shared by all 11 players on the field, underscoring the need for collective effort and coordinated pressing.
- Alonso’s defensive demands mark a shift from last season when Ancelotti allowed Mbappe to focus on goalscoring amid criticism over defensive effort, suggesting a new team work-rate philosophy.
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Real Madrid are adapting to new boss Xabi Alonso's demands at the Club World Cup and the former Liverpool and Spain midfielder has set out his stall for his expectations on players
·London, United Kingdom
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Club World Cup: Vinicius, Bellingham, Mbappe must defend - Xabi Alonso
Real Madrid manager, Xabi Alonso, has made it clear that his attacking players must contribute in the defensive phase of the game. Alonso stated this during his press conference ahead of their final Club World Cup group game against Salzburg. Los Blancos go into the game with four points after two fixtures and need one more to confirm their spot in the last 16. “In my view, we all have to defend. The 11 players have to press. “Vinicius Jr, Jude,…
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