Real Madrid Confidencial Florentino has told Xabi Alonso, with Ancelotti it hasn't happened in the last 2 years.
Important conversation between both; he wanted to tell him after what he saw
Florentino has been very alert to Real Madrid's matches during the Club World Cup group stage. First, because it's a tournament they are very eager to win. Also, these were Xabi Alonso's first matches in charge of the team.
After securing qualification for the round of 16, Florentino has had a brief conversation with Xabi Alonso. He has shared his impressions regarding one of the decisions he has made. He is very pleased with what he has seen, which didn't happen in recent years with Ancelotti.
At the white club, they had insisted to Ancelotti that he try Arda Güler as a midfielder, in the playmaking role. They were convinced that he could perform well and contribute a lot there. However, Carletto wasn't fully convinced and wanted to play him closer to the wing as a right winger.
Xabi has indeed moved his position back, so he drops to receive the ball and organize the play. This has brought Florentino great satisfaction, who is delighted with it. He wanted to share this with the Basque in a brief exchange of words they had.
The signing of a creative midfielder is becoming more distant and Xabi Alonso accepts it
Xabi Alonso arrived at Real Madrid requesting the signing of a creative midfielder for the center of the field. He considered it one of the essential moves and put Zubimendi's name on the table. But the San Sebastián native will ultimately go to Arsenal after they ruled him out.
At the club, they didn't see a signing like that as clear, especially after securing Franco Mastantuono. They saw him as the most promising midfielder on the market and weren't considering another arrival. Xabi Alonso has managed to adapt, finding solutions especially for playing the ball out from the back.
Arda Güler has shown that he can be the player they were looking for in the market. Ceballos can also contribute, as it seems he won't leave this summer. Trent and Huijsen will also help in that area, giving the Merengues multiple options.
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