Former Real Madrid midfielder Wesley Sneijder has advised Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso to grab hold of players with serious egos in the team if he’s to succeed in the club.
The Basque coach took charge of the Madrid squad in a complicated context, following a season marked by the loss of titles both in Spain and Europe and a generational shift in progress.
The departures of key figures such as Carlo Ancelotti, Luka Modric, and Lucas Vázquez paved the way for a new era.
Sneijder emphasized in an interview with Winwin-allsports that Alonso’s success will depend on his ability to bring order to a squad full of stars.
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“Xabi is very intelligent. You could see that even when we were playing together. I think he’ll do well at Madrid.
“He knows the club, the pressure, and has fresh ideas. I believe in him after what he did with Leverkusen.
“Only if egos are not managed well. Great players need structure and sacrifice.
“If they play for the team, not for themselves, they can be unstoppable. But it’s up to the coach to make it work.”
