Real Madrid Confidencial This assistant of Ancelotti stays at Real Madrid with Xabi Alonso, it's already official.
Luis Llopis, the club's goalkeeping coach, will continue at Valdebebas and will join Xabi Alonso's coaching staff
Xabi Alonso's new project at Real Madrid is already starting to take shape. One of the first decisions that has emerged affects the coaching staff.
Luis Llopis, the club's goalkeeping coach, will continue at Valdebebas. Despite Carlo Ancelotti's departure, his position remains unchanged.
Real Madrid has already communicated this internally. Llopis will remain a key figure in the goalkeepers' preparation.
Total trust in his work
Llopis is one of the most valued professionals in the coaching staff. He has been an essential piece in the development of Thibaut Courtois, and also in the growth of Andriy Lunin.
His training method is very specific, innovative, and demanding. The club believes he has elevated the performance of the position in recent years.
Even Kepa, on loan from Chelsea, publicly praised his sessions. “He has helped me regain confidence,” said the Basque goalkeeper.
For all these reasons, Xabi Alonso has decided to keep him as part of the new staff.
Another stage with a Basque touch
Llopis is a trusted man for many coaches. He has already worked with Zinedine Zidane, and also with Julen Lopetegui.
Xabi Alonso greatly values his experience and professional character. They both share Basque roots and a modern vision of soccer.
The new Real Madrid coach wants to build a balanced working team: his own trusted names and club figures who already know the house.
Llopis, without a doubt, fits that profile.
Continuity for a sensitive position
The continuity of Luis Llopis also guarantees stability in the goal. Courtois will return as the starter next season.
Lunin, after a great season, also has an important role. The club hopes to keep both in a competitive dynamic.
Llopis will be in charge of managing that coexistence.
He knows both well, and he has the necessary authority to do so.
This way, Xabi Alonso begins to build his Real Madrid with key decisions.
The first is to keep one of the most valued men from the previous cycle.
Luis Llopis will continue defending the goal… from the bench.
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