World Sports: Alonso is a controlling coach, while Real Madrid players prefer coaches who manage loosely

Recently, "World Sports News" talked about the problems emerging in the Real Madrid locker room. They said that the relationship between coach Alonso and the players is now very tense.

Alonso has received a lot of criticism recently, and the core issue of these criticisms lies in his relationship with the team's locker room. After the defeat at Anfield and the draw at Rayo Vallecano, it was evident that there was a lack of close contact between coach and players. This is largely due to his poor personal relationships with key players such as Bellingham, Vinicius and Valverde.

In fact, the current situation of Valdebebas is very similar to that during the coaching period of Lopetegui or Benitez. They both failed to gain support from the locker room and eventually ended their terms early. Although the specific circumstances are different, Alonso is also a controlling coach who wants everything under control and every move of every player to be analyzed by him. As a result, tactical training becomes more frequent and video analysis is longer and more in-depth.

This situation is in sharp contrast to previous coach Ancelotti, who was known for his loose management style, which made the players feel more comfortable. However, regardless of who is the coach, Real Madrid's players always seem to exhibit certain behavioral patterns towards certain types of coaches.

Especially during Florentino's tenure as president, the team was full of superstars, and these stars usually preferred coaches who were more lenient in giving instructions. Only Mourinho lasted in this situation for a longer period of time.

In contrast, coaches like Luxenberg, Capello and Camacho were as short-lived as meteors. Coaches with good relationships with their players, such as Vicente del Bosque, Zidane and Carlo Ancelotti, have been more durable.

Real Madrid chairman Florentine still has full confidence in Alonso. In fact, the senior executive has always advocated tough measures in the locker room, and he has always been inclined to choose a coach like Conte. Even Ramos has spoken out against Conte's appointment ("Respect is earned, not imposed").

In any case, the key factor in football that determines whether a coach should stay or not is still performance. If Real Madrid can achieve good results and win the championship, it will be difficult for Xavi Alonso to leave the team unless he himself offers to resign.

Alonso's contract with the club runs until 2028. Although the current situation is a bit subtle, it may change at any time. In fact, this intermission between national team match days may give the team some breathing space, allowing the players to face challenges with a more positive attitude in the final stage of 2025.