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Florentino Knows It: Real Madrid's Locker Room Message After Losing to Arsenal

The President of Real Madrid spoke with several players after the match against Arsenal

Real Madrid's Image Against Arsenal Left Much to Be Desired. The white team was eliminated from the Champions League with total justice, and Florentino Pérez, like Madridists, is angry and disappointed. The president of Real Madrid, according to Relevo, wanted to know the team's feelings after the match.

Thus, he spoke with several first-team footballers, all of them important, to know their impressions. Some mentioned Ancelotti's poor tactical plan and believe that everything was based on sacrifice and intensity. It's clear that the Italian's message isn't resonating in the locker room.

 

Evidently, there is a problem in the white team. This cycle, which has ultimately brought so much joy, shows signs of exhaustion. This way, it's evident that in the noble area of Chamartín, they are considering making changes at the end of the season. 

There are titles ahead, but everything indicates that Ancelotti will leave regardless of what happens. There are signs that he has lost control of the locker room, and the club is worried. The Copa final against Barça, which takes place in 9 days, doesn't look promising.

That possible 'blow' could be definitive for the merengue team, although LaLiga is still open. Moreover, there is a clásico in Montjuïc that could be decisive. In Valdebebas, they believe that if the domestic championship is won, the season would be saved.

We must not forget the Club World Cup that takes place in the United States in mid-June. Right now, there is doubt whether Ancelotti will reach that competition. Perhaps the club intends for Xabi Alonso, for example, to take charge from then on.

He's the Favorite

The reality, as of today, is that Xabi Alonso is the main favorite to be Carletto's successor. The man from San Sebastián is in the running to arrive at the white house.

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Xabi Alonso in a match this season | Real Madrid Confidencial

He's the one they like the most, and meanwhile, he would also be delighted to join Bernabéu. Proof of this is that he rejected interesting offers like those from Bayern Munich or Liverpool. It seems he is waiting for Madrid, and the situation, at this moment, is ideal for this move to happen.

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