Real Madrid: Under-pressure coach Xabi Alonso says there is ‘unity’ before Man City game

Actual Madrid are “all collectively” from the dressing room to the boardroom as they bid to halt a poor run of kind, says under-pressure coach Xabi Alonso.

Former Bayer Leverkusen boss Alonso, who has not dominated out a future transfer to the Premier League, was appointed by Actual in the summertime to switch Carlo Ancelotti on a three-year deal.

He’s seemingly already clinging to his job after six months.

Actual suffered a 2-0 residence loss in opposition to Celta Vigo on Sunday and are on a run of 1 victory in 5 La Liga video games, slipping 4 factors behind leaders Barcelona.

They host Premier League aspect Manchester Metropolis within the league part of the Champions League on Wednesday, when 15-time European champions Actual will likely be aiming to place an finish to latest troubles.

“We’re all on the identical boat,” mentioned Alonso in a pre-match information convention. “We’ve to undergo optimistic and adverse occasions.

“We have to consider the subsequent recreation is a chance and tomorrow we now have a really thrilling recreation for all of us, and we have to maintain our eyes open to have that power so the Bernabeu enjoys what it sees.

“That emotional bond is essential tomorrow.”