Real Madrid: Zinedine Zidane tipped to succeed Xabi Alonso
Under pressure after another defeat, Xabi Alonso has a lot riding on the match against Manchester City. Real Madrid is already studying alternatives, including Zinédine Zidane and Jürgen Klopp, in the event of a parting of ways.
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The shadow of Zinédine Zidane once again hangs over Real Madrid. As the Merengues go through a tricky period, the Madrid leadership would be considering a change on the bench in the coming weeks. The 2-0 defeat suffered on Sunday at the Santiago-Bernabéu against Celta Vigo has further increased the pressure on Xabi Alonso.
According to El Mundo, the club views the Champions League clash with Manchester City on Wednesday as a crucial test for the Spanish coach, described as being on borrowed time. This duel could even represent his last chance to keep his job.
Zinédine Zidane, already a three-time Champions League winner with Real as manager, is among the leading candidates if a parting of ways occurs, alongside Jürgen Klopp. Relations within the dressing room are also said to be very tense, prompting the Madrid leadership to actively explore several options to revive the season.