Xabi Alonso urges Éder Militão to balance attack and sacrifice amid Real Madrid defense revamp

Facing recurring injuries to key defenders, Xabi Alonso is reshaping Real Madrid's defense and emphasizing team-first mentality to Éder Militão, highlighting a strategic shift that could redefine the club's defensive resilience.

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Updated 14h ago

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The Headline

Alonso to change Real Madrid defense and advise Militão

Key Facts

Xabi Alonso is expected to abandon the three-man defense which brought him success at Bayer Leverkusen in favor of a different setup at Real Madrid.
Alonso plans to inform Éder Militão that while his attacking influence is crucial, his willingness to sacrifice himself for the team is equally important.

Background Context

Alonso's defense revamp driven by injury woes

Key Facts

Xabi Alonso previously achieved success with a three-man defense at Bayer Leverkusen.
Injury issues have plagued Real Madrid's center back squad, with Éder Militão suffering a second ACL injury in as many seasons and David Alaba missing over a year due to a knee injury.

Key Stats at a Glance

Number of ACL injuries suffered by Éder Militão in recent seasons

2 injuries

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Duration David Alaba missed due to knee injury

8760 hours

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