Xabi Alonso

[Loki]

Xabi Alonso wants FULL defensive involvement from the attackers.

Yeah, have fun trying to teach expecially Mbappe and Vinicius football from scratch. They will surely try to run a few meters more from now on, but don't expect them to turn into a physical Raphinha over the summer, especially for a longer period than Alonso's honeymoon.

 

[Maradona37]

This is how you rebuild Real Madrid:

Courtois
TAA Rudiger Huijsen NewLB
Stiller Tchou/Cama/Valverde Bellingham
NewRW NewST Mbappe

Sell Vinicius and Rodrygo and buy players you actually need.

New ST: Get a hardworking, tall, strong, mobile attacker for Mbappe to play off. Sesko.

New RW: Preferably a left footed creative player who can roam inwards and create chances and contribute with goals and assists. Palmer.

New LB: Get a solid, unremarkable, 'Steady Eddie' kinda left back who's defensive minded. An LB/CB hybrid would do well. Calafiori maybe?

Play a more energetic, mid block and a balanced style of play similiar to the Madrid 3peat team. The counter attacks need to be the best itw with that front 3.

Build the team around Mbappe. He should be the clear main man and top dog. No need for stupid ego clashes. Mbappe would love to play in this team and system.

The hardworking midfield and attackers would cover for Mbappe's poor defensive work rate. Convince Mbappe to block passing lanes and force the GK or CB to release the ball which should be an easy job.

Stiller will be the deep lying playmaker while the DM he'll play with needs to sheild the defense and Bellingham will be the attacking midfielder who makes runs into the box. Play him in a Lampard esque role. His work rate will be great for this midfield.

Considering that the LB is defensive and the midfield is hardworking, Trent can push forward with attacking freedom. His diagonals and through balls to Mbappe would be deadly.

Palmer/RW can roam inwards and create numerical superiority in midfield and look to slip through final balls to Mbappe who is the best at getting in behind the defense.

If Tchou or Cama can't do their job properly, get a proper destroyer to sheild the defense next season.

This is how you create a balanced team that fits Real Madrid and can win titles. This is my idea to rebuild Real Madrid.

@Birdy @jamrock @MonteCuler @DonAK

Sounds ok in theory, but if football was that easy the Real Madrid chiefs would just come on here, copy your post, and hey presto.

Football is a lot more complicated in practice than in theory.

 

[Temptation]

This is how you rebuild Real Madrid:

Courtois
TAA Rudiger Huijsen NewLB
Stiller Tchou/Cama/Valverde Bellingham
NewRW NewST Mbappe

Sell Vinicius and Rodrygo and buy players you actually need.

New ST: Get a hardworking, tall, strong, mobile attacker for Mbappe to play off. Sesko.

New RW: Preferably a left footed creative player who can roam inwards and create chances and contribute with goals and assists. Palmer.

New LB: Get a solid, unremarkable, 'Steady Eddie' kinda left back who's defensive minded. An LB/CB hybrid would do well. Calafiori maybe?

Play a more energetic, mid block and a balanced style of play similiar to the Madrid 3peat team. The counter attacks need to be the best itw with that front 3.

Build the team around Mbappe. He should be the clear main man and top dog. No need for stupid ego clashes. Mbappe would love to play in this team and system.

The hardworking midfield and attackers would cover for Mbappe's poor defensive work rate. Convince Mbappe to block passing lanes and force the GK or CB to release the ball which should be an easy job.

Stiller will be the deep lying playmaker while the DM he'll play with needs to sheild the defense and Bellingham will be the attacking midfielder who makes runs into the box. Play him in a Lampard esque role. His work rate will be great for this midfield.

Considering that the LB is defensive and the midfield is hardworking, Trent can push forward with attacking freedom. His diagonals and through balls to Mbappe would be deadly.

Palmer/RW can roam inwards and create numerical superiority in midfield and look to slip through final balls to Mbappe who is the best at getting in behind the defense.

If Tchou or Cama can't do their job properly, get a proper destroyer to sheild the defense next season.

This is how you create a balanced team that fits Real Madrid and can win titles. This is my idea to rebuild Real Madrid.

@Birdy @jamrock @MonteCuler @DonAK

@Rassvet @Fati_Future_BallonDor Thoughts on this? Tactical Tempt Masterclass or Fraudulent FM Nerd BS? 🤔

 

[Fati_Future_BallonDor]

@Rassvet @Fati_Future_BallonDor Thoughts on this? Tactical Tempt Masterclass or Fraudulent FM Nerd BS? 🤔

It depends on the new guys Real get but with TAA you need a RW who tracks back, ST should be also a hardworking guy to compensate Mbappe's workrate
LB no Mendy anymore??

 

[Andresito]

Madrid need a proper LB if Mbappe is going to move into central zones, like Raphinha does with Balde taking the whole flank. Need somebody to provide width.

 

[Porque]

Mbap just doesn't work off the ball. LE couldn't do it and alluded to it breaking the system. Let's see if Xabi can.

Id say he needs a Kounde on the wing to hold position. Mendy is sort of like that, good on the ball but a nosebleed past the half way.

 

[jamrock]

Mbappe will be inspired to work off the ball after he sees how well it worked for dembele

 

[Temptation]

Mbappe will be inspired to work off the ball after he sees how well it worked for dembele

Doesn't even need to do much. Just do the basics and block some passing lanes or force the goalie to release the ball. Slot has reduced Salah's defensive duties this season and that is all he does now.

One star player can get away with it. Not more than that though. Everybody else has to work hard.