Kylian Mbappe makes Xabi Alonso feelings clear amid Real Madrid chaos and Chelsea decision
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Liverpool FC NewsFeaturesXabi AlonsoKylian Mbappe has tipped the former Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso to become a "great coach" in the future, seemingly sticking up for his old manager, who was fired in JanuaryKylian Mbappe and Xabi Alonso during a game between Olympiacos and Real Madrid(Image: Alex Pantling - UEFA via Getty Images)Real Madrid superstar Kylian Mbappe has praised Xabi Alonso, the former Liverpool midfielder, for his ability as a coach, despite him being fired by the La Liga giant earlier this year.Alonso took over from Carlo Ancelotti but only lasted a few months. The Frenchman believes that he will go on to become a good coach elsewhere, with Chelsea hoping to bring him to Stamford Bridge this summer.READ MORE: Virgil van Dijk issues blunt warning to Liverpool over replacing Mohamed Salah and Andy RobertsonREAD MORE: Liverpool transfer news and rumors today LIVE: Bradley Barcola latest, Marcos Senesi announcement"We had a structure in our game, and we lost it — that hurts a lot," Mbappe told Spanish media after Real Madrid beat Real Oviedo on Thursday."I had a great relationship with Xabi Alonso.
We all share responsibility and we have to change this."Mbappe has made his feelings clear(Image: Jose Breton/Pics Action/NurPhoto via Getty Images)Mbappe was jeered by the Real Madrid fans when he was introduced as a substitute. Vinicius Jr, Gonzalo Garcia and Franco Mastantuono started ahead of the 27-year-old in attack for Alvaro Arbeloa.He later insisted that he is "very happy" at Real Madrid, but things have not gone to plan for Mbappe since leaving PSG.
Favoring the same role as Vinicius at the Bernabeu, the team looks imbalanced."I haven't played because for the coach I've been the fourth striker in the squad behind Mastantuono, Vini and Gonzalo," Mbappe explained.Get LFC's 2025/26 season home and away kitsThis article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. You have to accept the coach's philosophy and I have to do better to play ahead of Vini, Gonzalo and Mastantuono."Liverpool.com says: Alonso is clearly a very talented coach, but that is exactly why he needs to choose his next role wisely.