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Alonso's New-Look Madrid Aiming for Club WC Glory
Hindustan Times Ranchi
|June 13, 2025
After Real Madrid's hopes of major silverware this season faded, the Club World Cup took on far greater importance for them and it will provide an insight into new coach Xabi Alonso's strategy.
MADRID:
The 43-year-old Spaniard, who replaced Carlo Ancelotti at the helm, along with new arrivals Trent Alexander-Arnold and Dean Huijsen, add a fresh look to a team that emerged battered and bruised from a domestic season dominated by bitter rivals Barcelona.
Former Bayer Leverkusen coach Alonso may deploy his favoured 3-4-3 formation which would give England international Alexander-Arnold an important role on the right flank.
Recent Spain debutant Huijsen also bolsters a back-line which has been badly hit by injuries this season.
Madrid still have several players sidelined, including Dani Carvajal, Eder Militao and Eduardo Camavinga, but some may be able to make their return during the tournament.
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