Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso challenged his attacking core to step up citing the need for “alternatives” to Kylian Mbappé.
Los Blancos have returned from the international break top of La Liga and eighth in the Champions League table. They have lost just two games in all competitions, but there have been concerns about an overreliance on Mbappé when it comes to scoring.
“After every match, we analyze it,” Alonso said. “We didn’t manage to score in Liverpool or Vallecas. It’s not just down to Mbappé, it’s down to the team. When we don’t score, we have to look for alternatives that don’t just involve the striker. That could be the wingers from the second line or from set pieces. The goals will come, I have no doubt about that.”
Mbappé is the only Madrid player to reach double digit goals (18) through 16 games in all competitions. Vinicius Junior is second-best with just five in the same amount of appearances. Alonso previously downplayed concerns of a dependence on the Frenchman, but now the gauntlet has been laid down.
