“Vinicius Is Unpredictable, Tchouaméni the Cornerstone” – Alonso Praises Madrid Duo Ahead of Club World Cup Clash
Real Madrid head coach Xabi Alonso has lavished praise on two of his key players, Vinicius Junior and Aurélien Tchouaméni, ahead of their crucial FIFA Club World Cup clash against Pachuca on Sunday night.
Speaking during his pre-match press conference, Alonso described Vinicius as “very unpredictable”—a trait that both excites and challenges opponents.
“Vini? Vini is doing well. We just need to help him be more decisive,” Alonso said.
“He’s a very different player, very unpredictable, and when he has fun, he helps the team a lot.”
On the other end of the pitch, Alonso identified Tchouaméni as the “cornerstone” of his team—a midfield general whose hunger to improve defines Real Madrid’s identity.
“Tchouaméni is a cornerstone of my team. He is very important,” the former midfield maestro noted.
“His willingness to learn and improve is very important.”
Both players have been named in the squad for tonight’s game, as Madrid look to bounce back from their opening 1-1 draw with Al Hilal.
💭 Opinion: Real Madrid’s New DNA?
Alonso's words signal a clear tactical vision—Vinicius brings chaos and flair, the kind that unravels the best of defenses, while Tchouaméni provides the calm, structured foundation every title-winning side needs.
In many ways, they represent two sides of the modern game: improvisation and structure, freedom and discipline.
If Alonso can fuse these elements successfully, Madrid’s rebuild post-Benzema and Modric could usher in a new golden era—with Vinicius and Tchouaméni at the heart of it.
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