As Carlo Ancelotti prepares to leave the Bernabeu this summer, a prominent name is emerging as a prospective replacement: none other than Xabi Alonso, the former Real Madrid star midfielder. According to rumors being spread on RadioMARCA, Real Madrid has its eye on Alonso to take the helm as manager for the forthcoming campaign.
Alonso’s management approach was recently revealed in a video from a Bayer Leverkusen practice. The 41-year-old manager expressed his displeasure with his team’s performance in a passing drill during this one-minute film. Alonso onto the field and skillfully delivered passes while giving directions to the players, displaying his prowess. This incident serves as an example of how Alonso has led the Bayer Leverkusen team since being hired in October 2022.
Alonso has made outstanding progress with the autonomy he has been given to change the club during his tenure. In just a year, Leverkusen has gone from being a mid-table team to a strong contender, threatening Bayern Munich’s hegemony in the Bundesliga and going on an outstanding run in the Europa League.
This change took place in the middle of a huge player turnover, as up-and-coming players left and seasoned European veterans joined. The team became more cohesive and effective as a result of Alonso’s reimagining of the roles of several players. The way this ambitious team has progressed under Alonso’s direction makes it possible that he may soon be appointed manager of a bigger team.
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