TA: Alonso s training intensity is higher than Ancelotti s time, and the coach s high participation is praised

According to The Athletic, since becoming Real Madrid head coach, Xavi Alonso has repeatedly emphasized the importance of implementing new ideas on the training ground.

Before participating in the Club World Cup, Alonso only conducted a few training sessions at the Madrid training base, and some main players were not there at that time, and the real training was carried out in the United States. According to anonymous observers and sources close to the team, they are impressed by the pace and intensity of each training session at present by Real Madrid. And it was pointed out that this intensity seemed to be higher than that of the Ancelotti period. The experienced Italian coach Ancelotti usually observes the training on the sidelines, with assistant coach Ancelotti and Mauri responsible for the specific training activities. Ancelotti will only participate in it when there is a very specific content to be conveyed.

At Real Madrid's training base in Miami, Alonso is always active among the players, moving and communicating constantly. Alonso was the one who threw the ball at Vazquez at the end of the sprint when the players used rubber bands for strength training. In the small match, Alonso always followed the game on the court, stopping the game when needed and giving instructions.

As can be seen from the video shared by the club, Alonso will be responsible for passing the ball in a circle pass or feed Bellingham during shooting practice. There is also a game where players can immediately form a corresponding number of groups based on the numbers. This arrangement is to allow everyone to remain highly concentrated at the beginning of the training.

Many former players praised Alonso for his high participation in training. Leverkusen left-back Grimaldo said in an interview with him in March 2024 that Alonso still maintains good physical fitness and can continue to play. He also said that Alonso was very strict in training, but he would also respect people very much.

Alonso and his team have always emphasized the importance of every detail in training. Alonso is upset when players are not focused or neglected. Throughout his career, he has never been afraid to point out players who have performed poorly in training, and he wants to make sure players know that this attitude is unacceptable.

Alonso led Leverkusen to win the Bundesliga and German Cup doubles with an unbeaten record in the 2023-24 season. The team is known for its compact organization, rapid counter-attack and precise and organized offense, which requires a lot of repetitive training, and players must fully accept the requirements of the coaching staff and put it into practice. This time, Alonso coached Real Madrid, and brought most of the coaching team here.

Under Alonso's guidance, the team has undergone significant changes in the warm-up and physical training. This has been under the charge of Pintus over the past few seasons, and he has adopted a traditional training method including long-distance running. And according to someone familiar with the new physical coach Carmen Ford Lopez, every physical training he involved is prepared for a specific game situation, which not only makes players feel more fun in training, but also increases their concentration in training. Alonso also often uses video recordings to convey the requirements for players, and analysts use drones to shoot training situations in every training session.

According to a source close to playing for Real Madrid for a long time, the team was impressed by the new coach and their coaching staff, especially the "optimistic" and "positive" messages they conveyed. Another source of Real Madrid player questioned whether such high-intensity training and specific guidance can be sustained, especially those who have become famous, will they humbly accept all Alonso's ideas? However, so far, even the biggest star in Real Madrid seems to be completely consistent with the new coach's requirements.