Florentino Pérez's plan B for the bench only appeals to Vinícius Júnior

Florentino Pérez has to start seriously considering a new occupant for the Bernabéu bench. Xabi Alonso is playing for his continuity tonight against Manchester City, and a defeat could definitively seal his fate. In such a scenario and with the pressure of not having much time, the president must contact other coaches to find out their availability before making a hasty decision.

Florentino trusted that Xabi Alonso would be Real Madrid's leader for many years, but reality has shown him a different path. The team's play isn't convincing, and the coach's relationship with the locker room is far from the harmony Ancelotti achieved. Everything suggests that his tenure could end earlier than expected despite having a contract until 2028.

Klopp, Zidane and Arbeloa lead the list of candidates for the bench

Real Madrid has already drawn up a clear list of possible replacements for Xabi Alonso if the situation requires an immediate change. Jurgen Klopp and Zinedine Zidane are the main favorites, since both represent solid projects and experience at the highest level. Arbeloa has also been mentioned as an internal option due to his knowledge of the club.

However, Florentino Pérez is keeping a plan B up his sleeve that has surprised almost everyone around the club. We're talking about a coach who helped Vinícius Júnior grow when no one trusted him and who could now be Xabi Alonso's successor. We're talking, no more and no less, about Santiago Solari.

Vinícius Júnior would be delighted with Santiago Solari's arrival

Santiago Solari's appearance on Florentino's list has a special meaning for Vinícius Júnior. The Argentine coach was the one who decisively backed the young Brazilian when he joined the first team, giving him a leading role at a time of great uncertainty. That initial trust deeply marked the current offensive leader of Real Madrid.

Solari also made drastic decisions to strengthen discipline, such as leaving Marcelo and Isco out in favor of a more competitive team. However, his biggest bet was undoubtedly Vinícius Júnior, and the truth is that time ended up proving him right on a sporting level. For this reason, the forward would welcome a possible replacement of Xabi Alonso by the Argentine coach.

Florentino Pérez keeps all options open while waiting for the result against Manchester City. If Xabi Alonso can't reverse the current trend, the club will activate its list of replacements without delay. In that context, Solari's name could become an immediate resource to stabilize the team.