Xabi Alonso is fighting for his job as Real Madrid head coach, having only just arrived in the summer from Bayer Leverkusen. Interestingly, it has now been revealed that the club ruled against him on one matter before he had even step foot in the Bernabeu, in what can be claimed as a sign of things that were to come.
Just before the end of last season, it was announced that Luka Modric would be leaving Real Madrid after 12 trophy-laden years. The midfielder had been a rotation option for previous manager Carlo Ancelotti, which was one of the reasons why the club made the decision not to offer him a new contract.
This week, El Mundo have revealed that Modric wanted to stay at Real Madrid, and he even offered different reductions in his salary in order to convince senior club officials to extend his stay by another season. Alonso also wanted his former teammate to stick around, but he was told a resounding “no”.
Real Madrid wanted to bet on younger players
Real Madrid’s decision behind leaving Modric’s contract run out was simple: they wanted to count on the players already in the first team squad. The likes of Aurelien Tchouameni, Eduardo Camavinga, Fede Valverde and Arda Guler are rated incredibly highly within the offices of the Bernabeu, and it was seen that the Croatia international was not necessary.
Since then, Real Madrid have struggled, with midfield being one area that has seen difficulties. More importantly, it is Modric’s experience and leadership skills that Alonso’s squad is missing out on, with only the likes of Thibaut Courtois and Dani Carvajal seen as “seniors” in the dressing room.
Modric is currently thriving at new club AC Milan, but as for Real Madrid, they appear to be missing him more than they know.
Hmm i really miss luka modric we have never see another player like him anymore
Dont worry it was said after Ronaldinho quit.. But then came Modric. It Will continue forever. I have seen signs trickery coming into fashion again. We have Yamal.. And knowing Premier league closely. Wind Will blow Hard by there some Day and a figure of one englishman…
You can still see player like modric if u trust the young one
Real should give priority to the manager instead of these new gen players.they have no emotion for the club they don’t play for the clubs rather they play for their own fame
We’ll get a player like Luka Mo among the talented young players- that’s not the principal issue. Xavi Alonso is the the Cardinal problem of Real Madrid at the moment. His personal ago and tactics are helping out. The dressing room is the fundamental focal point- transformation for success begins here
Xavi Alonso is the principal problem in Real Madrid. If he buried his personal ego and valued the players in the club.
The dressing room will experience positive changes. Player like Luka M. is among the talented young players.