Mundo Deportivo has revealed that Xabi Alonso may be sacked early as Real Madrid coach. Florentino Pérez’s confidence in the Spanish manager remains severely shaken, particularly due to his handling of the team in the last month.
When Alonso was appointed, Pérez hoped to see a real change from the Carlo Ancelotti era, but in reality, he has witnessed a significant decline in performance, with the former Bayer Leverkusen coach losing the support and confidence of several key players at the Santiago Bernabéu.
According to the latest report, while Real Madrid’s management publicly supports Alonso, there are many reservations behind the scenes regarding his tactical ideas and his management of the dressing room.
As of now, Pérez’s administration has not made a decision regarding Alonso’s future, but it is becoming increasingly likely that he will be dismissed early.
Mundo Deportivo asserts that Real Madrid’s Champions League match against Manchester City, scheduled for December 10th at the Santiago Bernabéu, will be a decisive factor in Xabi Alonso’s future.
Pérez will be watching this match very closely. If the scenario of the Liverpool or Atlético Madrid matches is repeated, the president will likely decide that Alonso must leave, or at least begin the search for a new coach to replace him next season.
Real Madrid currently leads the Spanish league standings with 31 points, three points ahead of Barcelona. In the Champions League, the Royal Club has collected nine points from its first four matches.
