Real Madrid is going through a period of changes and the first novelty for Madridists has been the change of coach. Although Ancelotti had been in charge for several seasons, Florentino believed it was time to make a change. Xabi Alonso arrived at the club, exciting its fans, but the Club World Cup hasn't gone as desired.
Xabi Alonso is betting on a radical change and is requesting quality signings in order to reverse the situation. Real Madrid has finished a season practically empty-handed and doesn't want it to happen again. Interestingly, footballers like Mbappé and Vinícius won't be the ones wearing the "10" and the importance will go to another star.
The situation of Mbappé and Vinícius
Xabi Alonso is aware of the quality he has in the squad and of the big names that make it up; most of them, world stars. A clear example of this is the Merengue attack, which features Mbappé and Vinícius, two of the best in the world. The Frenchman arrived at the club last summer, but the season hasn't gone as desired.
Mbappé spent many years playing with Real Madrid and when he chose Madridists, everything got worse. PSG didn't win anything with him in their ranks and it seems the same is happening to the Spaniards. It seems he doesn't get along with Vinícius and, despite having won the Golden Boot, the results haven't been pleasing.
Vinícius has been Real Madrid's star for years and he likes to be the center of attention in everything he participates in. Even so, it seems Xabi Alonso won't give him enough importance to wear the "10" on his back. Mbappé also won't have the luck to take over from Luka Modric, but it's known who will.
Xabi Alonso's new "10"
During the Club World Cup, several highly talented footballers have had opportunities ahead of renowned players. This has been the case for Arda Güler, who seems to be to Xabi Alonso's liking. The striker has played every possible match in the competition and practically every minute.
Everything points to Arda Güler being the one to take the number "10" jersey. Although we can't take it for granted yet, it's known that Xabi Alonso likes him a lot and it's likely to happen.