Apathy + alienation? Real Madrid dressing room begins to question Xavi Alonso after Anfield incident

According to the latest report from the Spanish TV program "El Chiringuito TV", there is growing unease in the Real Madrid locker room over the way coach Xabi Alonso has handled some recent situations.

It has been reported that some players feel alienated from the Spanish coach, describing him as "cold and distant" in his approach and lack of understanding of their emotions.

This problem seems to have deepened after Real Madrid's recent visit to Anfield. At that time, Alonso decided to send Alexander-Arnold, a substitution that surprised many members of the team. The media mentioned that many people in the dressing room were confused as to why the coach would expose the England defender to such a hostile environment, especially considering the sensitive background of Alexander-Arnold's return to his old club Liverpool.

What happened?

As one report described, several players were "in disbelief" at Alonso's selection, and they questioned whether the coach truly understood what this game meant to Trent Alexander-Arnold. This was no ordinary game, it was a return with complex emotions - returning to the stadium that once treated him as his own and supported him passionately, but this time he was greeted with anger and resentment.

For Liverpool fans, the 27-year-old's summer move to Real Madrid was seen as a betrayal. Arnold, who grew up in Liverpool's youth training camp, was once regarded as the embodiment of "local soul". His decision to join Real Madrid was unforgivable in the eyes of many fans. Real Madrid's previous visits to Anfield have produced many unforgettable nights in European competitions, but what people will remember about this encounter will not be the football itself, but the emotional storm surrounding it.

According to journalist Josep Pedrerol, Alonso's message in the dressing room may not have been conveyed effectively due to players' perceptions of him.

For now, the situation has led some members of the locker room to question Alonso's man-management style. While there have been no reports of public conflict, the sense of unease has added a layer of complexity to his early days in charge of the Spanish giants.