🔴 LAST MESSAGE BEFORE THE STORM?! Xabi Alonso sends a subtle “DEDICATION” to Carlo just before his debut: “We’re starting from a good base, but…” 🧠 The respect shown doesn’t mask the underlying implications: a Real Madrid team deemed UNBALANCED, in need of thorough REPAIR!

Real Madrid marks the start of a new era on Wednesday by facing Al Hilal for its first match of the group Cup group phase. The new coach Xabi Alonso will run his first game and he is impatient to start.

And he is not the only one to be enthusiastic, since he revealed during his pre-match press conference that he also sees the players very well, according toDIARIO AS .

I feel that the players are impatient and enthusiastic after a fantastic stage. There are new faces and the start is promising. Timing is good for everyone. You have to show it on the ground. Tomorrow, place at Rock and Roll.

Alonso gave an overview of his first two weeks to Real Madrid, and he also congratulated his predecessor for the work he did in preparation for his arrival from Bayer Leverkusen.

We have been here for several days and little by little, we recover people. The internationals on the one hand, those who played in the United States later … But I think that the distance traveled, the positioning … This is what will make us better. Knowing where we must be, positioning ourselves, being a more united team.

“The daily life is excellent and the individual qualities are enormous. I already knew it. Now it’s about working. I respect and appreciate the work of Carlo, the most successful coach in the history of Real Madrid. But we are starting a new step and it will be in our own way. Even if I go on very good bases. »»

Alonso was also clear about what his team must do to succeed.

Today, it is essential that there is a balance, commitment and involvement of all at all levels. I want a united team, we have discussed it because it will greatly facilitate our task. I am sure that the last day of the tournament, we will be a better team than the one we started, because we will correct certain things. The starting point is tomorrow; We will see where we will be.

The excitement is palpable in Real Madrid before Alonso’s start, and Madrid will be favorites to face Al Hilal on Wednesday. However,They could be deprived of the services of Kylian Mbappé, which would be a hard blow.