Alonso: We have really few tactics! More and more optimistic about Mbappe s appearance in Salzburg

At 3:00 am on June 23, Real Madrid will play against Pachuca in the second round of Group H of the Club World Cup. Before the game, Real Madrid coach Xavi Alonso attended the press conference and talked about some of the current situation of the team.

Regarding expectations for this game

- This will be a tense and crucial game, and we certainly want to show off and win. After the draw, we need to win more. In addition, we also need to improve our state and play more comprehensive games. We did five training sessions and it all took time, but the schedule forced us to have a great performance and we were looking forward to tomorrow's game.

About Vinicius

-I don't think he needs to get back to shape, I think he's in a good condition, but we all want him to play a decisive role, as he has done many times in the past. He is different and hard to predict, and when he finds his form, he will be… We hope he plays a key role in tomorrow’s game and throughout the season. Does the

need a creator?

—First of all, we are participating in the Club World Cup now, not thinking about how to improve the lineup. Secondly, I believe that our existing players can play well and control the game...but it requires hard work and running-in. Through repeated practice and feelings, we can do it. I firmly believe in this. Time will tell.

Regarding Mbappe's situation

- It's much better. He was discharged from the hospital two days ago and ended his observation period. He is recovering and we feel more and more optimistic that he can play in Salzburg.

Can Gonzalo stay in the first team?

—He can contribute like he did the other days, and that's why we bet on him. He is an important striker, (last game) he scored 1 goal and had another 3 chances, and it is very important to have a player with a keen sense of smell. He has performed well, and in the future, we will take a look. For the moment, we only consider this event.

Do you feel the pressure of the players to show off?

—No, no at all. What I see is that they are eager to make progress and willing to participate in the process of changing the status quo. This does make daily training fluctuate a little, but what I feel is ambition and positive calm, not anxiety. But there won't be much peace tomorrow because we're going to compete and win the game.

Do you have a positive feeling about the previous few days of the game?

—We did not perform well in the first half, but everyone's reaction was very positive. We are getting closer and closer and do better when we have the ball. This should be the main line of our training and we are working hard to improve. We trained for five days and it can backfire to think about doing too much in a short period of time. You need to know how to manage information and find priorities. Will your coaching career benefit from experience during the

?

- The challenge is how to make this team's midfielder perform well under the current conditions. As I said before, we should not talk about the future, but focus on the present. I'm glad to know them more and more, but in a short time, sometimes you want to do too much, so it's important to prioritize.

What role does video analysis play in your training?

—In these two or three days of training, video analysis plays an important role. Sometimes, because the weather is hot, you can’t do much training on the court, and the players stay in the hotel, you try to improve your efficiency through video analytics. We often do analysis through video, which is a dynamic that we want to keep throughout the season.

How to deal with the pressure of working at Real Madrid?

- Take this and think about what you can do. Normally, you can't control the results, but what you can control is the player selection, substitution, and the direction of the game, which I can do.

About Rudiger

- Rudiger has been fully restored and is on the roster. He will be a very important player and we need to go step by step, but we are very happy. The inspections of other players have not changed much compared to the previous few days. These are long-term injuries and we need patience.

Who is your regular penalty shooter?

- Before the game we always decide who takes the penalty, depending on the game and who is on the court. Valverde a few days ago.

Guerre said he prefers to be in the middle

- he is the type of player who has to get the ball, the more he touches the better he performs, and he played great in the last game.

About Pachuca

- Their coaches have an admirable coaching experience, and his team is brave, proactive and smooth. A few days ago, they had the chance to draw with Salzburg. We will face a strong opponent and must be fully prepared.

About Sebaslos

-We have talked about it in the past few days, and I agree with him. He has excellent skills and a deep understanding of the game. He didn't play in the last game, but he will play a big role throughout the season and we are counting on him.

The temperature tomorrow is 34℃

—This is how it is. Talking about the weather cannot change the status quo. We must face it and do not make excuses. But of course, the weather is not ideal.

About Joan Améni

-I don't know what will happen this year, but he is the foundation of the team. Given his importance, the different roles he can play… I’ve seen him desire to improve and become an integral part of the team these days we’ve been together, and that will be very important.

Will Arnold enter the middle lane become the norm?

- He has done this in both Liverpool and England because he is a different type of defender, specializing in tandem in the middle. We need to work hard on this and observe his situation, but this attribute of his and his understanding of the game is very important to us.

How many tactics does Real Madrid have?

—It's really rare (laughs)! But we will try to find solutions from some basic ideas. The game will tell us how to improve, but staying flexible, understanding the timing, understanding the opponents will make us better.

As a coach, who inspired you?

—I learned a lot from everyone. I have had the honor of meeting many great coaches and have learned from each of them. But afterwards, you have to give this knowledge to your own personality, feel them, and stay true. Even if you really appreciate a coach's approach, it is difficult to convey it to others if you don't understand it yourself.

About Oviedo Upgrade

—First of all, I want to congratulate them. I think they haven't played in the top league for 24 years and as a historic club, they deserve this opportunity. At the same time, I regret Milandes, because I know some of the people there, and it's a historic opportunity for them, but that's football.

I am very happy for Oviedo and for my friend Cazorla, who made the decision to return at this age, which I believe has played a major role in the team’s upgrade. Because he is not only charming, but also has excellent skills.