Real Madrid: these six players no longer want Xabi Alonso | OneFootball

Xabi Alonso

At Real Madrid, things are not going well between Xabi Alonso and his stars. Six key players no longer want the Spanish manager in charge.The situation at Real Madrid is becoming increasingly tense. After three worrying performances—marked by a loss to Liverpool and then back-to-back draws against Rayo Vallecano and Elche—the unease surrounding Xabi Alonso is intensifying. On the airwaves of the Partidazo Cope show, journalist Arancha Rodríguez put into words what many already suspected last night: “Some players do not buy into the coach’s ideas.”

Several names have emerged regarding the players dissatisfied under Xabi Alonso’s management. The journalist claims that the players in question are Vinicius Jr, Federico Valverde, Rodrygo, Brahim Díaz, Endrick, and Ferland Mendy. These six, due to issues with their roles, positioning, or playing time, are reportedly not aligned with the tactical principles and squad management implemented by the Madrid coach.

On the other hand, another group within the squad appears to be fully committed to the project. Arancha Rodríguez reports that Dean Huijsen, Carreras, Thibaut Courtois, Aurélien Tchouaméni, Arda Güler, and Kylian Mbappé are satisfied with their status and in sync with Xabi Alonso’s decisions.

This internal division is shaping a split locker room—a risky scenario for a club where unity is essential for top performance.