Despite leading La Liga, the new manager’s squad overhaul and team selection decisions have created a “lethal cocktail of discontent” among star players.
A cloud of internal discord hangs over Real Madrid despite their position at the top of La Liga, with a spectacular new report detailing a dressing room in “chaos” under new manager Xabi Alonso.
According to a report from Catalan newspaper Sport, Alonso’s no-nonsense approach to team selection, which prioritizes current form over big-name reputations, has created an uneasy atmosphere at the Bernabeu. This marks a stark departure from the man-management style of his popular predecessor, Carlo Ancelotti.
The report claims that while a small core of players like Éder Militão, Aurélien Tchouaméni, and Kylian Mbappé are secure, Alonso’s decisions have left several established stars fuming. The most notable example is 18-year-old Facundo Mastantuono, who has reportedly leapfrogged Rodrygo and Brahim Díaz in the pecking order after just arriving at the club.
Further complicating matters is the unclear role for Jude Bellingham. The report suggests that with younger players like Mastantuono and Arda Güler performing well, integrating the English midfielder now “would upset the balance.” His involvement in a recent 5-2 defeat to Atlético Madrid is cited as a misstep by the new boss.
This lethal cocktail of discontent, combined with ongoing uncertainty over Vinícius Júnior’s contract, presents the first major test of Alonso’s leadership. The manager, who was hailed as a returning hero just months ago, now faces the immense challenge of managing the egos of a superstar squad while maintaining results on the pitch.
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