An up-and-coming member of the midfield ranks at La Liga giants Real Madrid has this week been tipped to thrive under the watch of new manager Xabi Alonso.The player in question? Arda

The Brazilian winger also pointed out that the heat in Florida is something the team need to be ready for their game against Al-Hilal. Vinicius said about Alonso (via Real Madrid)

“We have to speed everything up because we have little time to get to know each other and train. We will start building the team because we have three training sessions before the first game. We are coming in with a lot of enthusiasm and the hope of having a good tournament and making it all the way to the end,” he said.

According to a recent report from Defensa Central, David Alaba has informed new Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso that he is not planning to leave the club this summer.Despite speculation linking him

Xabi Alonso set a very specific challenge for Real Madrid during their first Club World Cup match against Al Hilal.

Inter Miami boss Javier Mascherano has given his thoughts on Xabi Alonso's appointment as Real Madrid manager, with the two former Liverpool midfielders both competing at the Club World Cup

Xabi Alonso is already putting his stamp on the evolving Real Madrid squad ahead of the FIFA Club World Cup.Los Blancos kick off their tournament against Saudi Pro League side Al Hilal on June 18 and