Real Madrid Studies Possible Alternatives to Xabi Alonso in Case of His Departure
Questions are mounting about the future of Spaniard Xabi Alonso as head coach of Real Madrid, amid the team's declining results and being 4 points behind league leaders Barcelona in La Liga. Reports indicate that the upcoming match against Manchester City in the Champions League could be decisive for Alonso's future at the Royal Club.
According to the Spanish newspaper "AS," Real Madrid's management is considering several options from the club's former stars to take over the role if Alonso is dismissed. The most prominent candidates are Álvaro Arbeloa and Santiago Solari. Raúl González also remains one of the proposed options, after spending six years with the Castilla team and becoming a prominent figure within the Royal Club.
Raúl is highly regarded by the fans and holds the record for the most appearances with Real Madrid, with 741 matches. He also ranks second on the club's all-time top scorers list with 323 goals.
Real Madrid's management hopes that Xabi Alonso will succeed in turning things around against Manchester City to maintain the team's stability and achieve the desired results, while preserving the balance in the locker room.
According to the Spanish newspaper "AS," Real Madrid's management is considering several options from the club's former stars to take over the role if Alonso is dismissed. The most prominent candidates are Álvaro Arbeloa and Santiago Solari. Raúl González also remains one of the proposed options, after spending six years with the Castilla team and becoming a prominent figure within the Royal Club.
Raúl is highly regarded by the fans and holds the record for the most appearances with Real Madrid, with 741 matches. He also ranks second on the club's all-time top scorers list with 323 goals.
Real Madrid's management hopes that Xabi Alonso will succeed in turning things around against Manchester City to maintain the team's stability and achieve the desired results, while preserving the balance in the locker room.
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