According to MARCA.
Real Madrid have decided that Xabi Alonso will coach the team during the upcoming FIFA Club World Cup, moving away from the initial plan of appointing an interim coach for that tournament. That’s according to a report from MARCA, which also indicates that Alonso will work hard to implement his coaching philosophy and new ideas in the weeks leading to the World Cup.
It would seem reasonable to expect some growing pains during Alonso’s first few games as the coach, especially when he will have a depleted roster to work with. Alonso’s system and coaching style is very different from Ancelotti’s, so while the Club World Cup could seem like a fairly manageable tournament for Los Blancos, the Spanish coach will have to work really hard if he wants his team to perform at a high level.
The FIFA Club World Cup kicks off on June 14th, with Alonso expected to take over his new role on June 1st.
