The two signings that Xabi Alonso demands to improve Real Madrid

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Real Madrid has chained three consecutive draws away from the Bernabéu, sparking internal alarms. Xabi Alonso, aware that LaLiga waits for no one, has already conveyed to the board the essential profiles he considers to realign the course. The coach has noticed that the team has lost the aggressiveness it had in September and that its high pressure, once crucial, no longer intimidates as before.

Xabi Alonso demands adjustments to recover Real Madrid's competitive DNA

Xabi Alonso believes that, despite the immense talent of the squad, not all players naturally fit the style he aims to impose. The Basque manager seeks to revive the presence of Franco Mastantuono, whose energy transformed the early-season high pressing. The Argentine, when fit, brought intensity, balance, and a level of commitment to the high block that the coach deems essential to reactivate the team.

Pubalgia halted his progress, but his recovery is underway, and within the coaching staff, there is confidence that he can become that internal "signing" capable of revolutionizing the current dynamics. However, for Xabi Alonso, merely recovering the young talent is not enough: the recent weeks have highlighted a structural issue in the midfield that demands an immediate solution. Real Madrid is losing control in crucial moments of matches and requires an organizer who can dictate the tempo with authority.

The ideal midfielder: Xabi Alonso's obsession since summer

The coach has been requesting a midfielder capable of leading the team, offering composure, and organizing the game when high pressing falls short. His footballing reference is clear: Martín Zubimendi. He insisted on him in the summer, but the club ended up seeing him leave for Arsenal, a decision that now weighs on the locker room and explains why the coach is so insistent on reinforcing that area.

Arda Güler initially had the responsibility of taking on that role, but Xabi Alonso has realized that the Turk performs better closer to the area, where he can unleash his creative talent without bearing the burden of leading the team. His substitution at halftime against Girona was a clear sign that the coach no longer sees him as the playmaker the team needs. Hence, the winter transfer market has become an absolute priority for the coaching staff, with names like Kees Smit or Adam Wharton gaining strength in recent hours.

LaLiga demands an immediate reaction, and time is running out

With LaLiga in a decisive phase, every point lost could impact the title race. The championship is more contested than ever, and away stumbles are penalizing the team. Xabi Alonso has emphasized that without a midfielder capable of orchestrating the game, Real Madrid will continue to struggle in scenarios where it once dominated.

The club is already working on several names that fit that profile, although none seem as precise as that "Zubimendi-like" midfielder the team desperately needs. Whoever becomes the chosen one, the coach demands their arrival in January. The board acknowledges that the project requires an immediate boost: reviving Franco Mastantuono's energy and adding an elite organizer are two essential steps to correct Real Madrid's course in this demanding LaLiga.

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