Stays optimistic. Xabi Alonso responds to rumors of resignation
Jan Novak
Dailysports's expert
Real Madrid head coach Xabi Alonso shared his thoughts at a press conference ahead of a crucial La Liga clash with Alavés. After two consecutive defeats, the coach remains calm and focused on his squad, steering clear of speculation about his future.
Nothing surprises me. Everything that happens, we face with responsibility and focus on changing things on the pitch. I've always felt we have a strong relationship and we're fighting for the same goal. We need to keep that shared purpose and move forward. We've been through both good and tough times. Maybe in the future we'll look back and say: it was really hard, but here we are,
Alonso also confirmed that Kylian Mbappé is fit to play. The Frenchman missed the Champions League clash with Manchester City due to knee discomfort, but trained with the team today.
