"Kylian Mbappe can return to the quarterfinals as a starter."
Real Madrid coach Xavi Alonso hinted at Mbappe's return to the starting lineup after beating Juventus 1-0 in the round of 16 of the FIFA Club World Cup.
Real Madrid won 1-0 in the round of 16 of the FIFA Club World Cup against Juventus at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida on the 2nd (Korea time) thanks to Gonzalo Garcia's header winning goal in the 9th minute of the second half. 'Liverpool Express Transfer'Trent Alexander-Arnold helped the winning goal and recorded his first assist since entering Real Madrid, and in the 23rd minute of the second half, Mbappe, who missed three group games due to acute gastroenteritis, appeared on the ground for the first time in the tournament and warmed up his senses. Real Madrid will prepare for the quarterfinals at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey at 4 a.m. on the 5th against Dortmund and Monterey.
After confirming his advance to the quarterfinals, Alonso said "We've improved once again today if we're growing every game." "We know how to compete, and we have to grit our teeth. This is Real Madrid." Alonso was optimistic about Mbappe's return to the starting lineup in the quarterfinals. "Kylian Mbappe? I think he will be much better in the quarterfinals," he replied. "I'm talking to him every day. We'll have to see, but he's better." Garcia and Mbappe, who scored the winning goal on the same day, said they were not ready for the next game", he declined to comment. "Satisfied with Garcia and the whole team. We need to figure out what we need first. I will draw a good conclusion when the time comes."
Manager Alonso then stressed that there are no special likes or dislikes for the next opponent, whether it is Dortmund or Montrey. "Of course I will watch the game carefully. It doesn't matter which team comes up. "I know Dortmund and Monterrey very well…" he said, expressing confidence.
Alonso said of the first assist performance by Trent Alexander-Arnold, who led Garcia's header-winning goal with a courier cross "Cross is his trademark. I've already done it 500 times"But I expected more. I believe that I can show more as it is a competition without training properly with my new teammates. Alonso said "Sometimes additional moves are needed from the right. One-on-one dribbling is not his strong point. "He came to Madrid to compete. It's a situation where I've barely trained. Everything needs time" he added.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
