Alonso to manage Real again? Khedira makes bold prediction | OneFootball

As part of the "Real-Club-Legends" event, former national team player and Real Madrid professional Sami Khedira spoke about the future of Xabi Alonso – and made it clear that, despite Alonso's exit from Madrid, he has no doubts about his quality.

For Khedira, one thing is certain: Alonso's coaching career has by no means stalled.

“I am sure that he will continue to be one of the best coaches in the world. What he achieved with Leverkusen was outstanding. If you look back at the first four months in Leverkusen, he struggled there as well. He lost some games, the results weren't so good. It took time to implement his system. His style of play needs time, communication on the pitch, understanding from the players, and trust,” explained the 2014 World Cup winner.

It was precisely this time, Khedira said, that Alonso did not get at Real Madrid. The club operates differently, the pressure is different – and patience is often in short supply. “Maybe he focused too much on his own style and not on the style his top players would have needed. That might be the most important point. Real Madrid is, of course, something special,” said Khedira.

Nevertheless, for him it's clear: It's only a matter of time before the 44-year-old is back on the sidelines of a European heavyweight. “I believe that Xabi Alonso will soon be the coach of a top club. In Europe, in England, or elsewhere. He will be a champion again.”

Khedira can even imagine a comeback at Real Madrid in the long term. “I'm also pretty sure that, let's say in 10 or 15 years, he will be coach at Real Madrid again,” he said – and added an interesting assessment: “Then he will be a different coach, not necessarily a better one, but perhaps a different one, to deal better with the situation.”

For Khedira, Alonso already brings everything needed for the biggest challenges. He already sees him in the same league as the most prominent coaching personalities in modern football: “I see him on the same level as (José) Mourinho, (Pep) Guardiola, and (Carlo) Ancelotti. He has everything that makes a top coach.”

A clear vote of confidence – and a prediction that suggests Alonso’s coaching career still has many chapters ahead, despite setbacks.

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