Real Madrid have just suffered a humiliating 0-4 defeat to PSG in the semi-finals, officially saying goodbye to their dream of winning the strongly reformed FIFA Club World Cup. This unbelievable stumble has left Real Madrid in chaos, especially after head coach Xabi Alonso pointed out the inherent problem: Individual play overshadows team spirit.
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This is not the first time Real Madrid has been criticized for the egos of its stars, which have tarnished the reputation of the team with its rich tradition and achievements. Obvious signs such as frowning, complaining, negative body language or lack of enthusiasm show that the team members are lacking cohesion.
Real Madrid have not shown that they are a united, disciplined team.
According to Spanish media, Real Madrid's board of directors will make tough decisions to end internal divisions and rectify all problems and negative behaviors. The message is clear: If the team cannot be a unified bloc, change will happen. The transfer market remains open until early September and Real Madrid is ready to act if necessary.
Mbappe and Vinicius are two of the key players named
Specifically, in the coming days, Coach Alonso will directly meet and have serious talks with Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Junior to grasp their thoughts, desires and level of commitment to the team. Vinicius Junior's situation is considered the most worrying as the Brazilian player's form has clearly declined compared to when he competed for the "Golden Ball" title 12 months ago.
Vinicius lost the image of a player with a strong desire to succeed
Vinicius' impact has put him at the centre of scrutiny following the defeat in the United States. Real Madrid want to understand what is happening with the striker. While he has shown great effort in training, it is not reflected on the pitch. The club therefore demands transparency and does not rule out any possibilities for Vinicius' future.
Mbappe has just recovered from an illness that kept him out of the starting lineup until the semi-finals.
However, while the attacking efficiency has not been as expected, the French star's ability to support the defense is still a concern for the club. Mbappe's lack of cohesion in his playing style was pointed out by former head coach Carlo Ancelotti last season.
Images of Mbappe's frustration quickly spread as a symbol of helplessness.
Coach Xabi Alonso demands that the entire squad participate in defense, move without the ball and play their best for the team. However, Mbappe has not met those requirements. The French striker's poor form and disappointing performance at the Club World Cup have many people worried.
Mbappe is not active in the ball phase
Real Madrid's board are concerned about the lack of cohesion in the squad and are determined to put an end to the negative behaviour towards teammates that has become a trend throughout the season. This concern was echoed by goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois, who criticised his team-mates for a lack of unity after the Champions League quarter-final defeat to Arsenal in March.
Goalkeeper Courtois always openly criticizes his young teammates for being inactive.
Courtois also spoke out after the heavy defeat to PSG on July 10: "We want to apologize to the fans. We did not press as a team. Two big mistakes at the beginning of the match affected us heavily. We did not follow Xabi's plan for this match."
Having only led the team for 6 matches, Coach Alonso had no difficulty in discovering similar problems and was determined to thoroughly resolve them. In an effort to reform the squad, Real Madrid's board of directors placed absolute trust in Coach Xabi Alonso, supporting his decisions and directions.
Coach Xabi Alonso determined to reform Real Madrid
According to Alonso, the problem that needs to be solved is the lack of positive attitude in the whole team. The Spanish strategist does not hesitate to take strong measures if necessary.
The aim is to build a united team where each player puts the team first. Real Madrid have a long and challenging season ahead of them - and they know that only team spirit will get them through.
Source: https://nld.com.vn/tham-bai-truoc-psg-real-madrid-quyet-chinh-don-dan-sao-galacticos-196250711092144816.htm
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