Last minute: Mbappe requested a puzzle for Xabi Alonso, who did not participate in Real Madrid training, and Xabi Alonso’s decision applauded everyone !!

Real Madrid’s 2025 FIFA Clubs World Cup preparations surrounding a drama storm, Kylian Mbappe, new head coach Xabi Alonso’ya unexpected demand for the headlines. French Superstar, who missed a critical training session due to his fever, reportedly asked Alonso that young Turkish talent Arda Güler asked him to give an important role in the upcoming matches of the team. The fact that Mbappe was not in the training site in Florida, where Real Madrid was preparing for the opening match against Al-Hilal, increased his interest around, demanding Alonso’s fans, analysts and players.

The story began with 31 goals in 34 games and 2024-25 La Liga Pichichi and European gold shoes winner Mbappe’s Real Madrid’s first match in the Clubs World Cup just a few days before the disease began with the illness. The intense Miami heat, where temperatures are around 90 ° F and humidity rate of 75 %, caused the club’s health personnel to adopt a cautious approach and keep Mbappe in the team hotel to heal. His absence left a gap in the squad, and questions about how Alonso would adapt his strategy to the high -risk tournament in his first match as Real Madrid’s coach. The team is already struggling with the injuries of key players such as Eduardo Camavinga, Antonio Rudigig and Eder Militao, how to manage Alonso’s offensive options.

According to the sources close to the team, Mbappe reached Alonso with a brave and some surprising desire despite his illness: “Do this with Arda Güler.” The 20 -year -old Turkish offensive midfielder, who struggled for a stable game time under the direction of former coach Carlo Ancelotti, has long been seen as an extraordinary talent with a tremendous potential. Mbappe’s request was not just a call for Güler to replace Güler, but it was also a wider approval of the young actor’s ability to glare on the big stage. The French striker, known for his leadership and competitive determination, believes that Güler’s creativity and ability can open new dimensions in a challenging tournament, especially in a challenging tournament like the Clubs World Cup.

At the end of May 2025, Xabi Alonso, who officially took over the reins from Ancelotti, did not waste time to respond to Mbappe’s request. Alonso, who was greeted as a skillful move, confirmed that Alonso will start on the right wing against Al-Hilal instead of Mbappe in the absence of Güler. This decision was not only a tactical adjustment, but also a bold declaration of intention showing the devotion of the 43 -year -old manager to feeding young talents while maintaining the winning mentality of Real Madrid. Alonso’s election was welcomed with a widespread confirmation in the squad, and players such as Jude Bellingham and Vinicius Junior reportedly gathered behind Guler during training sessions.

The match against Al-Hilal, which ended a 1-1 draw, exhibited both the difficulties and promises of Alonso’s new era. As Mbappe remained on the sidelines, 21-year-old Gonzalo Garcia came to the fore to score the opening goal in Rodrygo’s assists, but Ruben Neves from Al-Hilal equalized the penalty. Among the circuit, the Guler became a revelation by throwing three important passes, pulling three shots and obtaining a 82 %pass hit in the second half. Returning the pole was one of the prominent moments of the match and received praise from fans and analysts. Despite the penalty kidnapped by Federico Valverde, Guler’s performance stressed why Mbappe and Alonso see him as the cornerstone of Real Madrid’s future.

Alonso’s confidence in Guler goes beyond this single match. The reports show that the manager plans to assign Guler as a deeper, more creative midfielder in the coming season; This is a tactical change that is in line with a dynamic, pressure unit vision. This approach is clearly seen at the pre -match press conference that 11 players emphasized the importance of working in harmony and is a philosophy completed by Mbappe’s request. Alonso’s young players like Guler, with new transfers such as Trent Alexander-Arnold and Dean Huijsen, reflect the long-term strategy to reconstruct Real Madrid after 2024-25 European season.

Although Mbappe’s absence is a mishap, he opened the door to prove the value of Guler unintentionally. Last season, 43 games in the field for 1,775 minutes and five goals and nine assists in the field of Turkish star, former coaches and teammates by the guidance of Alonso was supported to succeed. His spectacular training performances, including a goal that made Luka Modric unable to speak, further increased Alonso’s confidence in him. While Real Madrid is preparing for the next match against Pachuca, all the eyes will return to Mbappe and how the role of Guler will develop.

Football world is full of praise for Alonso’s determined leadership and selfless support for Mbappe’s selfless support. This episode not only emphasizes the depth of the Real Madrid squad, but also prepares the scene of an exciting new episode under Alonso’s administration. As the Clubs World Cup progresses, the emergence of Guler and the recovery of Mbappe, Alonso’s brave decisions will be important stories with the praise of him and firing hopes for a revived Real Madrid.