🤔 Real Madrid to hold talks with squad about teamwork, says newspaper | OneFootball

Real Madrid is reportedly determined to discuss "commitment" with its players, including stars Kylian Mbappé and Vinícius Júnior, following the crushing 4-0 defeat Real Madrid suffered at the hands of Paris Saint-Germain in the Club World Cup semi-finals.

The defeat, described as “humiliating”, has exposed issues with "teamwork" and the defensive posture of key Merengue players, both to coach Xabi Alonso and club officials, according to Marca.

The Spanish newspaper reported that, in the coming days, the club will open discussions with certain players to find out exactly "what they want, what they are looking for and how far their commitment goes".

According to Marca, Real has a clear message – "teamwork" –, and solutions in the transfer market are not ruled out.

Although Mbappé has netted 44 times in his first year at the club, and Vinícius Júnior recently won FIFA's The Best, both are being urged to show more commitment without the ball.

Real may undergo overhaul

The setback at the World Cup has accelerated plans for an overhaul of the Merengue squad. According to the Spanish press, Xabi Alonso has already identified players who are not part of his project.

Xabi Alonso has reportedly identified deficiencies, especially in midfield and defense, and is working with the board to seek reinforcements that bring more balance and tactical commitment to the group.

In attack, Rodrygo, who has lost ground since Mbappé's arrival, is one of the players tipped to leave the Bernabéu, especially after attracting interest from Premier League clubs such as Arsenal and Liverpool.

According to Marca, there are, so far, no concrete offers for the Brazilian striker, who finished the World Cup on a low note.

Medium-term project

Xabi Alonso has made it clear that he sees his tenure at the club as a medium-term project.

“This championship has revealed a lot to me. About who we are and what we need to improve. I leave here with certainties”, he declared after the World Cup elimination.

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