Statements, signals, statements… Real Madrid players are doing their best, after the close victory over Olympiacos on Wednesday in Greece (3-4). Put out the fire that started In recent days with information about the existence of a bad relationship between Xabi Alonso and several heavyweights in the white locker room.
It was a Painful victorywith a few final minutes involving the Madrid team He still can’t find his soccer ballhad difficulty finishing the win in Piraeus. He did so thanks to four goals scored by Kylian Mbappe, once again crucial, and a brilliant performance from Vinicius Junior.
It was the Brazilian in particular who made the first gesture to try to calm the waters. Hug with Xabi Alonso – He wasn’t hot, but he wasn’t cold either – to try to do that Act like they both don’t have a problem After several days of information indicating that the number ‘7’ has already informed Real Madrid that he will not renew his contract if the coach from Tolosa continues next season.
For his part, Kylian Mbappé was very direct in his response inside the mixed zone. “People abroad talk a lot about abroad when you play for a team like Real Madrid. We have to protect ourselves, because we are all together“said the French striker after signing a poker of goals in Piraeus. A phrase that makes it clear that the noise from outside has reached the whites’ dressing room.
The other main hero of the previous days was Fede Valverde, whose relationship with Xavi was not smooth at all… but this Thursday he wanted to issue a statement on his networks. They both deny that they do not agree with the coach and that there is a bad atmosphere And different aspects in the Madrid locker room. The Uruguayan footballer said: “After a week in which a lot of things were said, we are more united than ever. Having Vini and Mbappe is lucky, but having the best team in the world committed is a great honor.”
“Personally, I am working on getting back to my best. The coach was always by my side“He supports and does everything he can to continue growing and helping the team,” the second white captain said, ensuring that his relationship with Xabi Alonso is not bad.
The publication which, in addition, He had the support of ViniciusThe other player, who is said to not agree with the coach, replied: “My captain.”
Players unite after several days of out-of-control fire which, according to Alonso, Several conversations took place between those involved. “I left positive things that happened inside,” Tolosara concluded when asked about the matter. It will be in the next few days, and depending on the results, when The internal crisis is forgotten…or resurfaces.