Former CSKA Moscow player Oleg Kornaukhov shared his thoughts on the challenging situation surrounding coach Xabi Alonso at Real Madrid. According to him, the current results and the atmosphere within the team pose a significant test for the Spanish coach.
Kornaukhov noted that Xabi Alonso is attempting to initiate a complete restructuring process at Real Madrid. His aim is to integrate all the star players into a unified system. Alonso successfully achieved this earlier during his time at Bayer Leverkusen.
— He thought he could replicate what he accomplished in Leverkusen here in Madrid, especially given the higher caliber of players, — Kornaukhov stated.
However, at the moment, the restructuring process at Real Madrid is ongoing, the team is plagued by injuries, and even the smallest failure in this club immediately escalates into intense pressure. This, Kornaukhov explained, is not easy for any coach to handle.
Kornaukhov emphasized Xabi Alonso’s extensive experience, highlighting that he has achieved significant milestones both as a player and as a coach, witnessing numerous championships. As such, despite the current challenges, he stressed that nothing has been lost yet.
— Real Madrid is only four points behind the leader. Therefore, there is still an opportunity to set things on the right track, — he commented.
In conclusion, Kornaukhov expressed hope that Xabi Alonso, as head coach, will withstand the pressures and find the necessary solutions to build the team he envisions. Considering that every decision at Madrid is measured by quick results, Alonso is expected to face further significant challenges ahead.
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