Real Madrid: Xabi Alonso no longer knows what to do with Brahim Diaz

 

Arriving at Real Madrid shortly before the Club World Cup, Xabi Alonso had a rather complicated first experience. After having to cope without Kylian Mbappé, who was ill, for most of the competition, the new Madrid manager suffered his first debacle in the semi-final of the competition, against Paris Saint-Germain (4-0). And since his arrival, the former Bayer Leverkusen manager has already had some preferences for building his new team, with the inclusion of Gonzalo Garcia.

But also with choices different from those of Carlo Ancelotti, notably including Dean Huijsen and Arda Güler, who have taken over and earned the trust of the Basque coach. And inevitably, others have lost points. This is notably the case of Brahim Díaz (25 years old). Since the arrival of Xabi Alonso, the Moroccan international has played only 45 minutes against Pachuca, in the group stage. Compared to only 26 against Al-Hilal and PSG, and 9 against RB Salzburg. While he didn't even come into play against Juventus and Dortmund.

Brahim Diaz lost points

A drastic change in status, as he was one of Carlo Ancelotti's favorite rotations just a few weeks ago. Brahim Díaz has not impressed his new manager, who is looking to establish new hierarchies within the team. Xabi Alonso seems to have more faith in Arda Guler and is awaiting the arrival of Franco Mastantuono, a target appreciated by the 43-year-old manager, for whom Real Madrid invested €63.2 million.

But according to AS , this will not call into question the Moroccan's future, who wants to establish himself in Madrid. "Today, we have an exceptional new coach who knows the club perfectly and knows what he expects from us. I have always had the ambition to succeed here, it has been my goal from the beginning ," he explained at the end of June. An extension is almost a done deal, but he will have to fight to have an important place next season. And the probable departure of Rodrygo could improve things.

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