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Three things for Xabi Alonso to ponder at Real Madrid

Spanish head coach Xabi Alonso reacts during the UEFA Europa League semi final first leg between AS Roma and Bayern Leverkusen at the Olympic Stadium on May 2, 2024 in Rome. (Photo by Alberto PIZZOLI / AFP)

Xabi Alonso is returning to Real Madrid with the former midfielder taking over as coach from Carlo Ancelotti and leading the team at the upcoming Club World Cup.

AFP Sport looks at three areas the 43-year-old Spaniard will have to think about in the weeks and months ahead as he tries to plot a course back towards major trophies, with Los Blancos ending this season empty-handed.

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