Real dressing room row escalates: these stars reportedly turning on Alonso | OneFootball

Things are currently simmering at Real Madrid: After only two consecutive draws in the league, rival FC Barcelona has moved dangerously close to the top of the table, and internally, discussions about coach Xabi Alonso seem to be ongoing.

Journalist Arancha Rodríguez revealed on the Spanish radio station 'COPE' that there is a clear division within the team regarding the coach. Accordingly, a group of young players and regulars have reportedly turned against Alonso and his decisions.

According to the journalist, this group includes not only Vinicius Jr., who has repeatedly clashed with his coach in recent weeks, but also Fede Valverde, Eduardo Camavinga, Rodrygo, Brahim Díaz, new signing Endrick, and full-back Ferland Mendy.

On the other hand, there is a group of players who continue to stand behind Xabi Alonso and offer him their unwavering support. This group includes Thibaut Courtois, Dean Huijsen, Álvaro Carreras, Arda Güler, and the French superstar Kylian Mbappé.

Even before the important Champions League match against Olympiakos Piraeus, there is simply no peace among the Spaniards: On Tuesday morning, fans hung a banner at Real's training ground. "Madrid wants peace and unity" was written on it. It seems that even the fans have had enough of the internal disputes within the club.

What do you think – is Alonso still the right coach for Real Madrid? Feel free to share your opinion in the comments.

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