Real Madrid's head coach, Xabi Alonso, is facing a complex technical crisis in midfield after the failure of the experiment to combine the quartet of Tchouaméni, Valverde, Bellingham, and Arda Güler during the Madrid derby against Atlético, according to the Spanish newspaper "Sport".

The report clarified that Alonso is trying to achieve a balance between defense and attack, as he relies on Tchouaméni for defensive control, Valverde to cover spaces, while Güler provides creativity in playmaking, and Bellingham supports the attacking line. However, the experiment has not succeeded yet due to the lack of harmony among the four players on the field.

During the derby, Bellingham participated for the first time after recovering from a shoulder injury, but he was not in full physical readiness, which affected the team's performance. Additionally, moving Güler to the right side resulted in Real Madrid losing effectiveness in building play from the center, despite his individual brilliance.

The newspaper believes that Alonso does not want to sacrifice either Valverde or Tchouaméni due to their important defensive roles, especially before facing Villarreal in La Liga.

The Spanish coach is considering making tactical adjustments in the upcoming match, while it is expected that Arda Güler will start the game from the bench, waiting for Alonso to find the optimal solution to the midfield crisis that continues to trouble him.