Along with newcomers Trent Alexander-Arnold and Dean Huijsen, the 43-year-old Spaniard, who took over as manager from Carlo Ancelotti, brings a new face to a club that came out of a domestic season that was dominated by fierce rivals Barcelona broken and bruised.
Alexander Arnold of England would play a significant role on the right flank if former Bayer Leverkusen coach Alonso used his preferred 3-4-3 system.
Huijsen, a recent Spain debutant, also strengthens a defense that has suffered greatly this season due to injury. Reported By France News.
Dani Carvajal, Eder Militao, and Eduardo Camavinga are among the Madrid players still out, though some might be able to return during the competition.
Jude Bellingham, a midfielder, is anticipated to need shoulder surgery following Real Madrid’s last season, which they hope would occur after they have won the championship.
Alexander-Arnold’s Liverpool contract was about to expire on June 30th, so they paid a reported £10 million ($13.5 million) to sign him early because they wanted to win the title.
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In the Intercontinental Cup last December, Kylian Mbappe, Rodrygo Goes, and Vinicius Junior all scored goals as Madrid defeated them 3-0.
Although the record 15-time champions were eliminated by Arsenal in the quarterfinals, Real Madrid also crushed Salzburg 5-1 in January during the Champions League group stage.
‘Ambitious’ play
With the victors taking home up to $135 million, victory is crucial for the Spanish powerhouses. A year ago, Ancelotti had proposed that major clubs, including Madrid, would forego the Club World Cup, but he was compelled to change his mind.
Madrid would also welcome any sporting triumph to boost confidence and spirit before the new season, especially after Barcelona beat them four times to recapture La Liga on their way to winning a domestic treble.
The Club World Cup is Alonso first opportunity to address some of the same issues that Ancelotti was unable to resolve.
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