Xabi Alonso, who recently started his role as head coach of Real Madrid, has begun to make his first serious and responsible decisions. According to the Spanish publication "E-Noticies", he has made a strict decision regarding team captain and club legend Dani Carvajal, who had long been an integral part of the starting lineup.
According to the information, the coach has now stated that Carvajal will no longer have a guaranteed place in the starting eleven. In other words, the experienced player must now be ready to fight for his spot in every match.
33-year-old Daniel Carvajal had long been considered a reliable pillar on the right flank of Real Madrid. Up until the autumn of last season, he was regarded by many experts and fans as one of the best players in the world in his position. However, after his injury, his physical form and movement dynamics are reportedly no longer at the same level.
Experts believe that it is precisely these factors that shaped the coach's decision. Carvajal is now advised to be prepared to sit on the bench, which could be a major challenge for him.
Instead, Xabi Alonso intends to see Trent Alexander-Arnold, known for his distinctive playing style with Liverpool and the England national team, as the main right-back. His technical abilities, precise passing, and quick decision-making fit perfectly into Xabi's modern tactical vision.
Alonso has stated that he was forced to make such decisions in order to increase competition within the team and improve performance. At the same time, he acknowledged that he still considers Dani Carvajal to be an important player, but now he must work even harder to retain his place.
Carvajal’s benching has sparked heated discussions not only among the club's fans but also across the football community. What decision the player, who has left his mark in Real Madrid's history, will make—accept the challenge or choose a different path—remains to be seen.
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