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How much tactics does this team have resembles what Xabi Alonso want ?
Xabi Alonso: Very little, really (smiles)! But we'll try to find solutions through some basic ideas. Matches tell us how we can improve. But flexibility and understanding the moments and opponents are what will make us better.
Whoever thought everything was going to work perfectly... We know what was going to work well and what needs to be worked on to improve. We have better quality on the ball, and we didn't manage to do that in the first half.
Trent playing deeper?
Xabi Alonso: That's what he did at Liverpool and in England. Because he's a different kind of full-back, he plays a lot inside. We have to work on him and monitor him, but his footwork and understanding of the game are very important for us.
How important is Tchouameni to your project?
Xabi Alonso: I don't know what will happen this year, but he's a key part of the team. The few days we've spent together have shown me his desire to improve, his desire to be an important player. And that desire will be crucial.
Arda Guler said he prefers to play in the middle, where do you see him?
Xabi Alonso: He's one of those players who needs to be close to the ball. The more touches he takes, the better he plays. He had a great game.
Who will be your regular penalty taker?
Xabi Alonso: Before the match, we always decide who will take the penalty. We decide, and he takes the penalty. It depends on the match and who will take it. That day, Fede was there.”
Would Xabi the coach benefit from Xabi the player if he was present?
Xabi: The challenge for this midfield to be function efficient, given what we have. This is not the time to talk about the future, but about the present. Sometimes we want to accomplish a lot in a short time, and prioritizing is crucial.
Worried about that you have to play well?
Xabi Alonso: No, I see a desire to improve, a desire to participate in the process of doing things differently. This brings a small change to your daily life. But I feel ambitious and positively calm, not anxious. But tomorrow I won't be so calm. It's time to compete and win.
Can Gonzalo stay in the first team?
Xabi Alonso: He can contribute just like he did recently. That's why we're counting on him. He's a key striker, he's scored one goal and made three assists. Having players with that technical ability is crucial. He's done a great job. Looking to the future... we'll see.
"Down for Rodrygo... Éder Militao. Carvajal. It's Carvajal's cross... RODRYGOOO, oooh it's extraordinary!!! They prayed for miracles and miracles arrived! REAL MADRID, THE TEAM OF DREAMS. Where has that come from? How did that happen?!"
