Xabi Alonso talks Mbappe, Rodrygo, Garcia, Guler, Modric ahead of Real Madrid vs Borussia Dortmund

Real Madrid is expected to face Borussia Dortmund in the quarter-final of the FIFA club World Cup later this evening when they watched a place in the semi-finals of the competition in their eyes.

Los blancos were decent through the park in the competition and showed a significant improvement compared to all fronts under the command of Xabi Alonso.

However, these are the beginnings and we can be assured that the best remains to come for the initial signs is nothing less than promising.

Before the match against Dortmund, the poor history of Alonso against the German club came to the media who have doubts about his tactics against their style of play. Tomorrow, he will undoubtedly seek to settle this score.

Addressing the media before the quarter -final confrontation of Real Madrid against Borussia Dortmund, Xabi Alonso gave a lot of information on team players, their shape, their minutes and their importance in its plans.

However, there was only one starting point and the manager rightly started making a statement on the unfortunate death of Diogo Jota.

“I will answer your question, but first, if you allow me, on my behalf and on behalf of the club, we would like to send our condolences to the families of Diogo Jota and Andre Silva. We send a big hug, a lot of strength and support for their family. ”

By passing about the match later in the day, he was asked if Mbappe would start in the night, to which he said,

“Mbappe starting?” We will make the decision in the morning. “

“I would like the players to discover it first, rather than a press conference”, “ He added.

He then talked about attackers from his team and how they were all important in his plans, including Endrick who has not yet made his debut under Alonso.

“I count on Endrick, Gonzalo and Mbappe. I am satisfied with Endrick, who is still recovering. ”

“We don’t think about it, we think of immediate performance. A World Cup, an intense competition, we have not talked about it. He added.

“Gonzalo is doing very well. He benefits from the occasion. We are satisfied with him, “ He concluded about Gonzalo Garcia.

The manager then declared that he had not completely excluded the possibility that Garcia and Mbappe played together on the field.

“Can Mbappe and Gonzalo play together? Yes, they could be complementary. If the match context allows, I don’t throw it away.”

The manager has also not excluded to trust Roddrygo Goes and has kept the faith in Brazilian that he would come well.

“I am sure that Roddrygo can come back to his best form. I spoke with him; It is positive, impatient and ready if necessary. ”

By passing over the midfielder’s department where Alonso is largely spoiled for choice, he began by renting Aurélien Tchouameni who was solid at the Roc under his command.

“I looked at Tchouameni a lot of times. He has the ability to adapt to many styles. It is important. “

He then praised Arda Guller as a special talent and spoke in areas where the Turkish star must improve.

“Arda Guller must anticipate [in defence] More than reacting, in this way, you approach the match better and do not depend on physicality. »»

“This is the process he must follow. He is fine, and we continue to push him to gain experience and to know that he can make mistakes. They are part of its development “,” He added.

GULLE shines under Alonso. (Photo by Denis Doyle / Getty Images)

On what makes you fulfill such a remarkable talent at their young age, said Real Madrid legend,

“Arda Guller has special qualities; we have to keep it near the ball, creating games. He has an incredible catalog of passes and we play better with him.”

“He needs to learn and develop. Expectations are high, but we have to help him grow. ”

Finally, he praised Luka Modric for all talents and the expertise he brings to the table, especially since he is now in his last games at the club.

“It is a privilege to have Luka Modric. Everyone in the team must absorb their knowledge. ”

Alonso even provided an update on Eduardo Camavonga who recovers an injury but not yet in the team.

“Eduardo Camavonga improves, but it’s still too early to call him.”

Speaking on the FIFA Club World Cup, the director of Real Madrid explained how the competition stressed that the rest of the world quickly catches up Europe in terms of football quality.

“The Club World Cup shows us the level of competition of other leagues. We, Europeans, do not know him too. It’s good for football. “

“In Europe, we believe that the Champions League is the only thing that matters, but it is not the case”, “ He added.

The manager then talked about the two sides of the cooling break during the match and how he was not particularly a fan of interruptions in play.

“When the cooling break arrives, you try to take advantage. Remember to improve your football without being a disruptive must be done in its place. ”

“I am not saying that I am not in favor of waiting times in football, but in normal circumstances, I do not know if it is the best thing to do”, “ He added.

Finally, Alonso was asked if he also bet that his coach license on Federico Valverde struck certain goal objectives like Carlo Ancelotti, to which he said,

“Betting my coaching license as Ancelotti did on Valverde’s goals? Carlo’s career was so long, he was able to do it (laughs).”

“I’m just starting, I can’t risk that so fast. But I think he will get a lot of goals, but we don’t do any bets”, “ He added.