Xabi Alonso Faces Pressure as Real Madrid Manager at Club World Cup
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Summary
Xabi Alonso, the new manager of Real Madrid, faces pressure as he begins his reign at the Club World Cup. His successful coaching stints in Germany and former playing career at Real Madrid have raised expectations for his return to the club.
Key quotes
· 5 pulledLeading Leverkusen to their first league title convinced Real president Florentino Perez that Alonso is ready to return and reinvigorate a tired team.
Former Real and Spain winger Victor Sanchez del Amo is greatly impressed by Alonso's exploits to date.
Alonso moved to Germany and broke Bayern Munich's 11-year stranglehold on the Bundesliga.
Del Amo points out that Alonso played 236 appearances for Los Blancos between 2009 and 2014.
Xabi Alonso starts his managerial reign at Real Madrid in Wednesday's Club World Cup game against Al-Hilal, and is already facing pressure.
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