The white coach put a damper on speculation about his future ahead of the clash with Manchester City.
Xabi Alonsotechnical director of Real Madrid says that still has the support of the board of the club, in these days of uncertainty after the defeat against Celta de VigoThe coach maintains that the communication with the leaders of the merengue club “is constant”, that “everyone” is together and assures that he feels the support of his players in the run-up to the duel against Manchester Cityfor the Champions League.
“After the Celta game we have already drawn conclusions. Now there is only City. It’s the Champions League, we are at the Bernabéu. It will be different because of the energy that is created. That is what is in our heads,” said the Basque coach at a press conference.
Xabi recognizes that Real Madrid is not going through its best moment but that he feels confident to reverse the situation: “We are psyched to face what we have to face. Everyone is convinced that we can win tomorrow. We have to play with good rhythm, intensity. And there is no doubt about that. This can quickly change for better or worse.. “We are at that moment.”
Regarding the union of the locker room, one of the topics that the Basque is most asked about, he said the following: “Yes, I feel the support of the players. It’s a team, we all go hand in hand. When you are coach of Real Madrid you are prepared for these situations. I’m really looking forward to what’s next and that starts tomorrow. To reverse anger, which is normal. In our heads there is only City. In football, for better and for worse, you can turn quickly”.
Xabi Alonso explained what it is like to coach Real Madrid: “It’s not about changing, it’s about adapting. I know Madrid very well. You have to adapt and learn. There are good days, others not. But we take steps in every game. We have to face this situation. To turn it around.”
The Tolosarra also praised Manchester City before facing them: “It is Pep’s team, it has been evolving, it has been there for eight years. It has new players and things not so recognizable compared to recent years. “He will be a great rival.”
At the end of his appearance, Xabi got upset when he was asked if he would repeat the change of Vinícius Júnior in the Classic: “I don’t know what the question is about. It was a decision of the moment. We are in another moment. “What I see on the field is the decision I have to make and I have no doubt there.”
