Alonso: Valverde makes my job easier, he is a top player

This morning, in the 8th-finals of the Club World Cup, Real Madrid defeated Juventus 1-0 to advance, and Real Madrid coach Alonso was interviewed after the game.

Real Madrid's performance in the Club World Cup so far has a very intensive schedule. We have to prepare for a game every three days, and we are constantly improving one game after another. Real Madrid played well in this knockout match today. We gradually got better and found the opponent's space, and gradually took control of the situation in the game based on this. Real Madrid players must know how to compete. This is the DNA of the Royals. We must grit our teeth and do what we should do. That's what we do today.

I heard Ancelotti say before that he feels that Real Madrid lacks balance in the 24-25 season and the team has strength. The more we give the game more awareness of teamwork, the better the effect will be. This is the path we have chosen for the Club World Cup and the future.

Regarding my arrangement against Real Madrid midfielders today, the opponent only arranged one striker, so we plan to use two central defenders to organize the attack. Juventus' tactical arrangement today is different from their usual ones. Every time we want to hit the ball, their conduction speed is very fast. We kept making adjustments and today's results were good.

Regarding their own requirements for Real Madrid wingbacks

Once we get the offensive, they must press forward and remain aggressive. We must be brave, not timid. Although we didn't have much time, we saw the problem and made adjustments and the results were pretty good.

Regarding Gonzalo, who scored for Real Madrid today, has some time to determine the team's (next season's) lineup. I know Gonzalo very well. Although I wouldn't say that I had expected him to score three goals in four games, he helped the entire team a lot. (Three goals Gonzalo scored) these are decisive goals, and I do have great confidence in him.

About Arnold

All Arnold has sent more than 500 crosses (like today that can assist teammates to score). We have to cooperate with him and provide him with more choices. Arnold is a very outstanding star, and he is here to compete (referring to Arnold's desire to make himself better at Real Madrid and help the team achieve good results). We didn’t have much time to conduct regular tactical concept training, we only did targeted pre-match training.

Regarding Real Madrid's opponents Monterrey or Dortmund

, I do not intend to express my opinion on this. But I already know Dortmund very well.

About Valverde

Obviously, Valverde has made my job a lot easier, he is a top player. Valverde has comprehensive abilities, he can do anything well, he has fighting spirit, has leadership on the court, and can lead his teammates. I'm very happy to be working with a lot of great players, especially with Valverde.

About Mbappe

I think he will be much better by Saturday (Football World Cup quarterfinals), and I will talk to him about it for a few days, and I have confidence in Mbappe.