Real Madrid sources clarify Xabi Alonso’s future
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Real Madrid attacker Kylian Mbappé rejoined the group in training this Saturday and appears ready to be available when Los Blancos visit Vitoria to face Alavés in what will be a crucial match. Mbappé missed Wednesday’s game against Manchester City with a minor hamstring injury he picked up during last weekend’s loss to Celta Vigo.
Xabi Alonso is facing the most intense scrutiny of his young managerial career, and with pressure mounting from every angle, Madrid finds itself at a crossroads.
Real Madrid suffered a 2-1 Champions League defeat to Manchester City, a potentially damaging one for head coach Xabi Alonso. There were many reports regarding
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Alonso went into the game with debate over his future after a run of sluggish performances from players who looked unhappy with their manager culminating in last weekend’s awful 2-0 home defeat to Celta Vigo in La Liga, which had brought a volley of whistles for the team at full time.
Real Madrid turned in a solid performance but made some key defensive mistakes to suffer a 2-1 home loss to Manchester City in a Champions League loss that will put further pressure on Xabi Alonso. Los Blancos took the lead,