From being on their way out of Real Madrid to becoming 2 untouchables for Xabi Alonso

This season, Real Madrid have seen several players question their future with Ancelotti on the bench. The few minutes he has given some of them, the limited opportunities he has given to the youth academy, have been key. However, Xabi Alonso's arrival has made the outlook change radically for them.

Arda Güler, who was expected to have a more prominent role but did not play many minutes this season, will have an important role within Real Madrid. Starting with the Club World Cup, Güler has been labeled as untouchable by Xabi Alonso. An important change that shows the extreme trust Xabi has placed in a Güler who has the responsibility to stand out.

Aurélien Tchouaméni is the second player whose situation at Real Madrid has changed completely.  After being booed by Santiago Bernabéu in some matches, the Frenchman managed to recover. He has turned his situation around and is an untouchable player for Xabi Alonso.

Xabi Alonso wants to give them weight in the team

Having been part of Real Madrid since last summer, Güler has experienced several ups and downs. Playing 1,773 min. (1,773 minutes), Güler began to gain importance at Real Madrid until the end of the season. This is a situation Xabi Alonso seeks to change, as he is aware of the potential and projection of the Turkish player who is just 20 years old.

A similar situation occurs with Tchouaméni, who, after his arrival in 2022, has had moments of extreme brilliance. Despite his inconsistent performance this season, having to play as a center back on several occasions, the Frenchman has always delivered as a midfielder.

The change in the situation of both players shows, among other things, the effort they have made for this to happen. Moreover, the trust Xabi has given them to be important at Real Madrid shows the plans the Spaniard has for the team.

From the exit ramp to becoming key pieces

Both have seen their names linked to a departure from Real Madrid this very summer. However, both Güler and Tchouaméni have the opportunity to prove their worth. The Club World Cup, the tournament for which Real Madrid have been preparing arduously, will be their first major test after this change