Within Real Madrid’s corridors, previously unheard voices are becoming increasingly clear. The crisis is no longer merely internal; it has become a persistent concern threatening the stability of the club’s technical project, amid leaks confirming that coach Xabi Alonso is on the verge of collapse.
Alonso’s Project at Risk
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Since his arrival, Xabi Alonso has attempted to build a team based on efficiency, discipline, and a departure from courtesy and ego. However, the reality inside the dressing room has proven challenging. Spanish reports confirm that inconsistent results, tactical tensions, and media pressure are all factors causing the coach to reconsider his future with the team.
Some players feel that the margin for error has become almost nonexistent, while others believe the coach is inflexible in assigning roles and adapting plans,a situation that has exacerbated internal friction.
The Board of Directors in a Difficult Position
Meanwhile, Real Madrid’s management is closely monitoring the situation. President Florentino Pérez, who was a vocal supporter of Alonso’s appointment, now faces two options: either publicly declare full support for the coach and put an end to speculation, or quietly begin developing alternative plans before the crisis spirals out of control.
Sources indicate that preparations for the post-Alonso era have already begun, should the coach decide to end his tenure sooner than expected.
Ferland Mendy: A Defensive Star Nearing the End
Beyond the technical tensions, another name is being floated within Madrid: Ferland Mendy. The French full-back, once a key figure in Los Blancos’ defense, is now nearing a permanent absence.
Mendy, who shone under Zidane and later under Ancelotti, has been entirely sidelined this season due to a series of injuries. Reports indicate he has not played for 164 days, with no clear signs of a return.
His current situation places him almost permanently out of the team’s plans, and he appears close to departing quietly,especially with expected changes at left-back during the upcoming transfer window.
