How to rotate between Arnold and Carvajal? Alonso explains Real Madrid s right-hand layout

The rotation of Madrid's right-back and forward lineup has become a hot topic in Spanish football recently. Real Madrid coach Alonso recently officially revealed the team's right-wing plan to the outside world, clearly stating that new aid Alexander Arnold will implement a rotation mechanism with meritorious veteran Carvajal, and define this competitive relationship as a "benevolent ecology."

In Real Madrid's 3-0 victory over Real Oviedo, Arnold, who transferred from Liverpool in the summer window, unexpectedly missed the starting list. Although Carvajal is still the world's top right-back and is regarded as the soul of Real Madrid's locker room, this arrangement has sparked widespread discussion. In the third round of La Liga matches before the international match, the English defender regained the starting chance and gave a 2-1 win over Mallorca. Unfortunately, Mbappe was offside first, resulting in an ineffective assist.

Faced with the upcoming intensive multi-line combat schedule, Alonso said when talking about right-back position planning: "There is a valuable asset of the team. This competitive mechanism can not only stimulate the potential of players, but also maintain the overall competitive state through mutual promotion between teammates." He particularly emphasized, "Both players have shown multi-position adaptability, and can be competent for both central defenders and wing positions. We will always adhere to the principle of state-first choice in the new season."

In response to the forward configuration issue, especially whether the three major attackers Mbappe, Vinicius and Rodrigo can coexist, Alonso gave a clear response: "They are fully able to play at the same time. This has been proved many times last season, The specific arrangements will be determined based on the characteristics of the opponent and the status of the player. There are only three games at this stage, and we need to avoid drawing early conclusions. The team is gradually building a tactical system, and this process requires patience."

Talking about Mbappe's role positioning in the team, the Real Madrid coach said: "Killian is in the best state, both at the competitive level and at the psychological level. After the adaptation period last season, he is now full of fighting spirit. Every day, he can see that he devotes himself to training, but the team's success requires collective efforts. We are building the cohesion in the locker room and building the team's tactical cornerstone. Mbappe plays a key role in this process. His performance in the French national team once again proves his value, which is what the team needs."