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Don't sack Xabi Alonso! Real Madrid boss must be given time & it would be crazy if Man City Champions League loss leads to his sudden departure
Real Madrid boss Xabi Alonso is under increasing pressure after a tough start to life back in the Spanish capital, with reports going so far as to claim the Los Blancos boss could be sacked if his side lose to Manchester City in the Champions League on Wednesday night. But is dismissing the former Madrid midfielder the right decision?
According to reports, the hierarchy at Madrid have held a meeting over the future of their head coach and offered no guarantees that Alonso will remain in the job if the club's form does not improve. The Spanish giants have forfeited their lead at the top of La Liga, and now sit four points behind champions Barcelona. That is despite beating the Blaugrana 2-1 in the first El Clasico of the season back in October. With the pressure now ramped up, Alonso faces arguably his toughest test yet – Pep Guardiola.
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Inside Real Madrid: A dramatic defeat puts Xabi Alonso’s position in serious danger – The Athletic
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The future of head coach Xabi Alonso. There is real pressure around the 44-year-old after Sunday night’s 2-0 home defeat by Celta Vigo. It means Madrid have taken just six points from a possible 15 in La Liga.
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