Alonso: This is what we want against Juventus, and Güler is a mix between Özil and Guti

Xabi Alonso appeared in a press conference to talk about tomorrow's match against Juventus, in the third round of the group stage of the UEFA Champions League, at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium.

The coach said: "Tomorrow's match is a classic in European football. Juventus is one of the prestigious clubs that shapes football. I remember watching many of these matches on television and playing in some of them; we will approach it fully prepared and are excited for the third win in the competition; that is what we want. We need the stadium. People go to the Bernabéu to watch big matches. We hope they respond, but to achieve that, we need to give them something."

Regarding the Barcelona and Villarreal match in Miami: "My opinion is clear. The club is defending its interests legitimately, and we will see what happens."

On Vinicius: "He is an excellent player; he is a key player in this team this season, and he has been for many years. I am very happy to see him enjoying his time and smiling. We talked about the impact he can have and how he can change the course of the match. We need him to be completely focused on the game and on what he does well. His daily performance is good, and he responds excellently in matches."

He continued about Güler: "Thanks to his quality, he represents a mix between Özil and Guti. Guti had the ability to play close to building the attack and as a forward. I also enjoyed playing with Mesut. We need to continue supporting and encouraging him, but we are very happy with his impact on the game."

He added: "With the current team, we are moving steadily. We are confident that we are on the path of development and that we are capable of playing well and competing at a consistent level. We have a complete team with different skills. Many still have the ability to develop, and my job is to help them."

Regarding the possibility of Endrick leaving in January: "We are not thinking about it right now; the competition in the attacking line is strong, and we must be ready for every match. Endrick, Gonzalo, and Ibrahim must be on standby. They will join us, and we must be prepared. This is the elite, and we need many outstanding players."

On the Juventus vs. Como match and Nico Paz's brilliance: "Como had a good tactical match under Cesc Fabregas; we hope Juventus will be different. We know Juventus well. Nico Paz took a very smart step last year; now is not the time to talk about his future."

He stated: "We are ready for tomorrow's match; any Italian team playing poorly can be dangerous. Juventus is a great team, both in the past and present; they have very good players, and Kenan Yildiz is one of them. He has developed remarkably. I know him well. He was at Bayern Munich when I was there. Seeing his development makes me very happy."

About the team's condition: "I don't think Hausen, Carvajal, and Arnold will be present tomorrow against Juventus, and regarding their presence in the Clasico, I will provide you with the final report next Saturday."

On Mbappe's season: "It's not just about goals; his impact is no less important than how his teammates follow him with and without the ball. He helps us. He has scored goals everywhere. The impact, not just on scoring, is what the team needs. Kylian is going through a great period, both vital and personal. He does things for specific reasons, and he needs to understand them well. Everything is interconnected in his mind now, which is why he is performing wonderfully."

About who is better between Casillas and Courtois: "Thibaut is the best in the world, and he is also knowledgeable about football. He may be a coach in the future; it is important for any coach to be in touch with those players who love to understand football. I have had great experiences with Iker; I cannot settle for just one player. Now I have Thibaut, but Iker is Iker."

On Franco Mastantuono: "He has just arrived at Real Madrid, and he is only eighteen years old. We need to invest in him and help him. We are happy to have him with us."

He concluded: "Juventus is a very rich team tactically. They change positions a lot and make many substitutions. If you are not well disciplined, they can disrupt the balance; we, on our part, must be good in this aspect, and with the ball, we need to be vertical and lead the game to where we want to take it."