It is a first, and like very first, it crystallizes many expectations and questions. This Wednesday, Real Madrid attacks its Club World Cup By an opposition to Al-Hilal, with a certain Xabi Alonso at its head. Arrived these days from Leverkusen to succeed Carlo Ancelotti, the Spanish coach has already had the opportunity to mark his territory.
According to the Cadena Ser, given the precepts carried by the old strategist of the Bayer, no right pass can be granted to the headliners of the collective. “” Anyone who does not run and does not provide efforts will not play. Whatever his name. (…) Even Mbappé is not immune! Now, the captain of the Blues finds himself absent from the match sheet today in Miami.
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For his very first composition Merengue, Xabi Alonso decided to rely on the offensive on the Vinicius and Rodrygo, as well as on the young Gonzalo Garcia – Castilla executive, the Madrid reserve, already appeared six times (for a goal and a decisive pass) in the professional workforce under Ancelotti.
Mbappé suffering for three days
At the origin of this strong choice, not a sanction but a precautionary measure. Since Sunday, Kylian Mbappé has been suffering, and his new coach had not hid the doubts on Tuesday as to his participation in the debates against Al-Hilal. “” Kylian was a little better this morning, but it was better not to train because of the heat. We will see how it evolves … “”
In addition to the Saudi training now guided by Simone Inzaghi, Real Madrid must face in this first phase of the Mondial of Clubs the Mexicans of CF Pachuca and the Austrians of RB Salzburg. Spanish vice-champions could find in eighth Manchester City or Juventus.
