Real Madrid: Jose Mourinho defends Xabi Alonso
Jose Mourinho didn’t shy away when asked about Real Madrid’s current situation and the recent departure of Xabi Alonso. True to his direct style, the Portuguese manager made a point of separating the player from his context, choosing instead to focus on the career and status of a player he had worked with on European benches.
“Xavi was one of my players. I have nothing but good memories of him,” said Jose Mourinho,
Before looking to the future: “
What he did at Leverkusen was a delight. What happens at Real Madrid doesn’t interest me. Nothing in football surprises me. I’m sure his career will take a new direction and he’ll be very happy. He’s an excellent coach. “
Mourinho did not discuss in detail the transition currently underway at Madrid, with Alvaro Arbeloa taking over following the departure of Xabi Alonso, and he mainly praised what he sees as a strong and promising career, believing the former midfielder will bounce back from Madrid’s turmoil.
