Spanish football giant Real Madrid has a clear favourite for a new coach should Carlo Ancelotti decide to leave the club, according to the latest reports. That man is none other than the former great midfielder of “Los Blancos” and currently successful coach of Bayer Leverkusen, Xabi Alonso.
Alonso, who was at Real Madrid from 2009 to 2014 and won numerous trophies with the club, including the coveted Champions League, is building a great name for himself in his coaching career. His work at Leverkusen has been admirable, turning a team that was struggling for salvation into an offensively tuned and tactically mature unit. His philosophy of play, based on ball possession and an active approach, appeals to many in Madrid and they see in him the potential to continue the club’s successful era. However, the question is how would the current Real Madrid team adapt to Xabi’s 3-4-2-1 formation.
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After Real Madrid’s 3-0 loss to Arsenal London on Tuesday, the chair is breaking under Carlo Ancelotti. Many fans feel that the Italian manager is unable to give his best to this club. Xabi Alonso seems to be Pérez’s number one choice.
His association with the club, a playing past full of success and proven coaching qualities make Alonso an ideal candidate. Moreover, his knowledge of the Spanish football environment and the respect he has earned as a player would make a possible move to the Real Madrid bench much easier.
Of course, at the moment it’s just speculation and Carlo Ancelotti is still leading the team. But Xabi Alonso’s name is being mentioned more and more often in connection with Real Madrid and there is no doubt that if the coaching position were to become vacant, he would be a hot candidate to fill it. The future will tell if that vision will come to fruition.
