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XABI ALONSO ON THE BRINK: COULD LOSS TO CITY FORCE REAL MADRID TO PROMOTE ALVARO ARBELOA
Real Madrid is reportedly eyeing reserve coach Alvaro Arbeloa if Xabi Alonso is sacked after the Man City game. Players are also facing blame for "disarray."
Word is, Real Madrid might look closer to home if they part ways with Xabi Alonso. Many expect Alonso to be out if Real loses to Manchester City in the Champions League.
Apparently, it's not all on Alonso, as the players are also getting some blame.
Losing to Pep Guardiola's team would be bad news for Alonso, because Real has had a tough month. Also, there are rumours of problems between Alonso and the team.
Real Could Turn to Arbeloa
If Alonso's position becomes shaky, some names being considered include Zinedine Zidane and Jurgen Klopp.
But a report says ex-Real and Liverpool defender Alvaro Arbeloa could be the one to take over.
Arbeloa stopped playing in 2017 and has held different coaching jobs at Real since then. He first joined the club as a teen.
Since May, the 42-year-old has managed Real Madrid Castilla, the club's reserve team, which plays in the third tier of Spanish soccer.
Word is that Real's leaders are impressed with Arbeloa's work with the younger players and his modern style of play.
Now, it's just a question of whether Alonso can keep his job with a win against City.
Real Madrid Stars Accused of Being Disorganised
Julen Guerrero, a former player for Athletic Bilbao and Spain, believes Alonso shouldn't take all the responsibility for Real Madrid's recent struggles.
Alonso is catching flak because Real has only won two of its last seven games. But Guerrero is also blaming the players.
Guerrero said on a radio show that the problem isn't tactics but the players' attitude and lack of teamwork.
Guerrero commented, If [Alonso] can't control the egos and the players don't commit to what the coach wants, it will be hard.
He added, The team seems disorganised. I think Xabi Alonso is affected by everything going on. I don't know if all the players are committed, and there's a lot of disarray that frustrates them. Everyone is fighting for themselves.
There's not enough commitment from everyone. The players need to work for the team, and they aren't doing that.
Injuries Lead to Jose Reyes' Call-Up for Real Training
Real Madrid will face Man City with as many as seven players out. Dani Carvajal, David Alaba, Dean Huijsen, Eder Militao, Eduardo Camavinga, Ferland Mendy, and Trent Alexander-Arnold are all unavailable.
Kylian Mbappe also has a broken finger, and Jude Bellingham, Antonio Rudiger, and Federico Valverde all have minor injuries. But all four are expected to play.
Because of the many missing and questionable players, Xabi Alonso has called up Jose Reyes Lopez to train with the first team before the game, according to MARCA.
The 18-year-old is the son of the late Jose Antonio Reyes, who played for Arsenal and Real Madrid.
The young Reyes, a versatile forward, is currently with the Los Blancos academy and has trained with the senior team before under Carlo Ancelotti.
With Real's current problems, it's unclear if this talented player will be added to the squad list for any upcoming games.
WHY AC MILAN ARE TURNING TO REAL MADRID’S BACKUP ANDRIY LUNIN TO REPLACE MIKE MAIGNAN
AC Milan is preparing a €15M bid for Andriy Lunin. Discover why the Real Madrid keeper is now the favourite to take over at San Siro.
AC Milan might go after Andriy Lunin from Real Madrid this summer, according to Defensa Central. Apparently, Milan is having trouble getting Mike Maignan to sign a new contract.
So, Lunin is high on their list as a possible replacement. He did sign a deal to stay with Real Madrid until 2030, but Milan is still watching him while things with Maignan are up in the air.
Reportedly, Milan gave Maignan a final offer of €7 million per season, but he's not sure about it. Because of this, the club is now scouting for other options.
If Maignan leaves, Milan's bosses plan to offer between €10 million and €15 million for Lunin. They think that's a fair price for a keeper with his experience.
Real Madrid usually doesn't do winter transfers. The club has already said they won't sell anyone in January, except for loaning Endrick to Lyon. So, they won't even think about a deal for Lunin until the season is over.
Lunin turned down offers from Turkish clubs last summer to compete for his spot at Real Madrid. The chance to start every week at Milan could change his mind. At 26, he's currently Courtois' backup. A move in 2026 could give him the playing time he wants. Manchester United was also interested in Lunin last summer, so there'll be plenty of teams after him.
Why Real Madrid Should Ask for More or Keep Lunin
Lunin showed what he's capable of when he filled in for Courtois. He has the skills to play at the highest level. He saved Real Madrid many times, including in important Champions League games. Because of his input, his value has increased.
The rumoured price of €10 million to €15 million seems too low. Lunin was key to Real Madrid's defence for most of the 2023/24 season. Real Madrid should ask for way more if they decide to sell. If not, they should keep him as a backup in case Courtois gets hurt again.
Selling him for that little would be a mistake. It’s almost impossible to find another backup as good as him for that price these days. It's hard to keep a keeper who wants to be the number one, but Xabi Alonso thinks having a deep squad is very important.
Real Madrid needs to think about the money versus the risk on the field. Letting a talent like Lunin go for cheap would be a bad move. Madrid should keep him unless Milan makes a much better offer. Having two top-notch goalkeepers creates a sense of security that money can't often buy.
MARKET REPORT: WHY CHELSEA IS SUDDENLY THE FAVORITE TO RESIGN ANTONIO RüDIGER
Antonio Rüdiger is considering a shock return to Chelsea as Real Madrid pause contract talks. Read why Xabi Alonso is hesitant.
Word on the street is that Antonio Rudiger might head back to Chelsea. The Real Madrid player is thinking about coming back to the Premier League. His deal with Real Madrid runs out in 2026, and he hasn't agreed to a new one yet. There's talk he might leave next summer and maybe even team up with Cristiano Ronaldo in Saudi Arabia.
Contract Talks On Hold
Back in November, Marca said that Rudiger and Real Madrid started talking about a new contract, but those talks are on pause now. His current contract is up at the end of the season. They started talking months ago, threw some numbers around, and both sides seemed to want a deal.
But they stopped talking after Rudiger hurt his muscle in September. They decided it wasn't right to make a deal while he was getting better.
Back to Chelsea?
Rudiger played for Chelsea for five years, winning a Champions League title, before moving to Real Madrid in 2022. Now, he might go back to Chelsea. There are rumours that Chelsea wants him back next summer, according to Diario AS.
Also, Paris Saint-Germain is interested, and Galatasaray is watching what's happening with him in Madrid.
Besides Europe, he's also wanted in Saudi Arabia. Al-Nassr and Al-Hilal are thinking about trying to get him next year.
What Alonso Thinks
BILD said in October that Xabi Alonso, the Madrid boss, isn't totally sold on Rudiger. He thinks Rudiger has been getting injured too much and hasn't been playing consistently. Also, Dean Huijsen, who joined in the summer, has been playing great and has already won a starting spot. Huijsen and Eder Militao have been a solid pair in the back, but Militao got hurt recently.
Madrid Might Not Sign Two Defenders
Even with Rudiger's future up in the air, AS says that Madrid isn't looking to sign two defenders anymore. They were looking at Ibrahima Konate from Liverpool and Dayot Upamecano from Bayern Munich. Both of those guys might leave their clubs since they're in the last six months of their contracts.
There were reports that Real Madrid wasn't interested in Konate because he hadn't been playing well lately. They might still move next summer, but it probably won't be to Real Madrid.
Alonso's team plays Real Betis at home on January 4 after the winter break.
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