Alonso: It s only a matter of time before Bellingham returns to England. I don t pay much attention to media reports

Football 8:52pm, 3 October 2025 107

Real Madrid will face Villarreal at home in the 8th round of La Liga, and Alonso will attend the pre-match press conference.

What strategies do you need to adopt?

Alonso: "We are playing against a team in good shape again at home, and we must perform at a high level at both the team and the individual level. These are key battles."

How to manage the recruitment of national team players?

Alonso: "The players usually report information on their own, but we are open to coaches from all countries. If any player returns with injuries, we will control their training load..."

What is Valverde's situation?

Alonso: "He is ready to play tomorrow's game. Very good. No problem, we should be on standby tomorrow, including Valverde."

Are you worried that the media will pay more attention to the stars than the team as a whole?

Alonso: "Luckily, we have been training together for a long time, and I can feel that team cohesion is increasing. All members are crucial. Maybe someone is looking forward to playing but failing to do it... This is normal and they need to keep a normal mind. We must face it together and understand that this situation will happen repeatedly."

When arranging the player's position... will the player listen to the opinions?

Alonso: "No player has ever refused to play a certain position. Everyone is eager to play, but no one has made such a request to me. Everyone is positive and ultimately it is up to me to decide. This must be clear."

It is easier to deal with pressure when it is a coach or a player?

Alonso: "The two are incomparable. The coaches are more demanding in some aspects, while the players are under greater pressure in other aspects. Now that I am in this position, I am enjoying it."

What kind of response do you hope the fans will respond?

Alonso: "I do not make any requests, it should be demonstrated by us. We will strive for victory in a proactive manner."

Do you feel that authority is being questioned?

Alonso: "As mentioned before, we live together for a long time. The intimacy we have established through preparations for the game and celebrating victory has made us closely connected. I have always felt this closeness among the players, who know my responsibilities and respect each other. This is crucial to me."

What did you learn from Atletico Madrid's defeat?

Alonso: "Don't be arrogant when you win or lose. The more balanced your mentality, the better you can handle everything and the more efficient your performance. This situation will happen repeatedly in any club. We will not forget the lessons, but we will not indulge in it."

Do you think there are many hidden problems within Real Madrid?

Alonso: "I don't pay much attention to these things, but pay more attention to things that are controllable. The focus is on locker room dynamics and personal experiences... I handled the outside world's remarks well. This is not the first time and I know it is definitely not the last time. I won't waste my time on it."

How to arrange the goalkeeper rotation?

Alonso: "Luning must be prepared at any time, accidents can always happen. We have a top goalkeeper like Courtois, but Lunin is equally excellent. There is a Cup of del Rey in December, and then decide how to arrange it. But he must stay prepared, and he did it."

Will there be dissatisfaction with any players who do not participate in the warm-up training for a lap?

Alonso: "This is the way we praise it, and I think it's valuable because it has to be prepared for any situation. I want all members to participate." Is it a relief for Bellingham to be selected for England?

Alonso: "It's not a question of slacking off. It's only a matter of time before he returns. He will be selected next time. Belin's injury is improving and he is eager to contribute. It only takes time to recover to his best form."

What can Enderick bring compared to Gonzalo?

Alonso: "He may start (laughs). Although his injury recovery period was long before, he had good training in recent weeks. Now he needs to find the right time to play for him. He has the ability to score goals and his finishing ability is extremely good. It's just that the team is competitive, but the opportunity will eventually come."

Will you pay attention to media reports? Watch, read, listen...

Alonso: "I don't pay much attention."

How to coordinate the positioning of Bellingham and Guerre?

Alonso: "They can complement each other and need to adjust the configuration of other positions. The No. 10 position, which is Belling's position, is crucial to me. Guerre has played in a further back position and is competent. They need to cooperate smoothly and find comfort; because I have seen them play with ease. They can do it and will achieve it."

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