Alonso: Gonzalo and Mbappe complement each other, if necessary, they will not be ruled out together

July 5th, at 4:00 am on July 6th, Real Madrid will play against Dortmund in the quarter-finals 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.

About the quarter-finals

—On behalf of myself and the club, I extend my heart to the families of Diogo Jota and Andre Silva. It was very sad news and we started the day with a thoughtful mood. Back to the topic... The next game is Dortmund, a top European team. The game will be very intense, we must play at a high level, and we are full of desire.

Will Mbappe start?

—He is getting much better, he is recovering, we will decide tomorrow morning.

Gonzalo or Mbappe?

—The answer is basically the same, we will make the final decision tomorrow. There are some things I have already confirmed, some things I will decide at the last minute, and I hope the players will know first.

Plus Gonzalo, there are three people who can play centers - Mbappe, Enderick and Gonzalo

- I am counting on these three players, Enderick is recovering. We haven't discussed much about lineup planning yet.

You often face Dortmund, will this time be the same as before?

—The situation is different, Kovac is leading them forward.

Can Gonzalo compete with Mbappe?

-Yes, it depends on the situation and needs at the time, and they are complementary. If necessary, I don't rule out this possibility.

Regarding the three central defenders and how you can adjust the team in a short time - time is tight, I think Joan Améney can use it flexibly, and this diversity brings us more options.

Regarding Valverde, Ancelotti once used his coaching certificate to bet that Valverde can score 10 goals

- he (Ancelotti) has a long career, so he can bear such a bet (laughs). And I'm just starting out, I can't take that big risk. But of course Valverde will score a lot of goals. The team is more aggressive in the second half - we are throwing into the game, sometimes it's better, sometimes it's worse, but we do need those moves, that kind of adrenaline, because now we either win or go home.

Joan Armeni What surprised you the most?

- His understanding is excellent, and you need these in that position.

About Guerre's Physical Confrontation

- This is about prediction, not passive response, which does not necessarily have to be through physical confrontation. It's about time investment, and Guerre needs a process, we encourage him to accumulate experience and continue to mature, but we also need to know that he can make mistakes and be able to accept them.

About Modric

- It's great to work with him and see how he's on the court, what impact he has on the team, and what his teammates have learned from him, which is really great.

About Rodrigo's status

-I talked to him yesterday, he maintained a positive attitude, focused on victory, and he was ready at any time.

Regarding the final stage of physical energy consumption

- we have to accept this, which may be the reason why we change people earlier. Valverde felt very tired and uncomfortable, but now he has recovered well.

Will it be better to increase pause time with changes caused by your guidance during the break?

- I don't know, there are factors that affect the game, and under normal circumstances, I don't know if this is the best arrangement.

Will Mastantono join before his birthday on August 14?

—No, it will be when he turns 18. What are the plans after the end of the Club World Cup?

—There is still some time, but we need to prepare in advance. We all need rest, training will be in Valdebebas and we won't go anywhere else for training camp. Training time will be shortened, it depends on the player's situation.

About Dortmund was suppressed against Monterrey

- Monterrey performed well when she was 0-2 behind.

Regarding the team's injury situation

- There is no change, the only injury is Kamavenga, he is a little early to play now.