Real Madrid Confidencial Pedrerol showers Xabi Alonso with praise and takes a jab at the players
The host of 'El Chiringuito de Jugones' spoke about Xabi Alonso's first day at Real Madrid
Xabi Alonso has already started his tenure as coach of Real Madrid, officially beginning his duties at the Ciudad Deportiva de Valdebebas. The atmosphere was filled with anticipation, although the first day unfolded with the usual calm of a pre-Club World Cup preparation.
Last Monday, at 7:30 a.m., Xabi Alonso appeared at the facilities, making his dedication and well-known discipline clear from the start. The coach wanted to be the first to step onto the field and walk through every corner of facilities that are already familiar to him.
A first day with few players available
On this first day of activity, Xabi Alonso had a rather limited squad. Only five first-team players were present at the session. This situation is common at this time of year, since several footballers haven't returned yet due to their commitments with their national teams.
Over the next few days, the team is expected to gradually recover several of its players. Among the most desired are Dean Huijsen and Trent Alexander-Arnold. The Spanish defender, recently defeated in the Nations League final against Portugal, will join soon.
Meanwhile, Trent Alexander-Arnold, a recent arrival from Liverpool, will also join the group soon after his participation with the England national team. It's possible that both will be officially presented during this week.
The addition of these two players is considered essential for the new project led by Xabi Alonso. Dean Huijsen will bring freshness to the back line, while Alexander-Arnold is shaping up to be a key element in the Basque coach's tactical approach.
Josep Pedrerol and his opinion on Xabi Alonso
One of those who shared his opinion about Xabi Alonso was Josep Pedrerol on the latest episode of "El Chiringuito de Jugones". The host gave his view on the signing of the Tolosa native. "Xabi Alonso started working today with Real Madrid, he arrived at seven thirty in the morning and left at six thirty in the evening", he commented.
"Eleven hours working. That's how you set an example...", concluded Josep Pedrerol in his usual introduction before the show.
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