Toni Kroos gives Xabi Alonso valuable advice: 'It's important to adapt to...'

The figure of Toni Kroos remains very present at Bernabéu and throughout the Madridist environment. His retirement, although it had been rumored for months, ended up catching almost everyone by surprise, even the board. Real Madrid was left without its captain overnight and with no time to react.

Florentino Pérez trusted Tchouaméni, Valverde, and Camavinga would take over without needing new signings. However, the bet didn't work as expected. The team's play suffered, and that decline ultimately cost Ancelotti his job.

It's been more than a year and a half since Toni Kroos decided to hang up his boots. Real Madrid still hasn't found a replacement who can provide the control and precision the German guaranteed. Xabi Alonso, now in charge from the bench, hasn't managed to find the solution either.

Toni Kroos's advice for Xabi Alonso

Toni Kroos, tired of being a constant reference in every analysis, has decided to speak clearly about the team's situation. "Real Madrid need to win; I'm not available, so Xabi Alonso has to find a way to win with a different kind of players", he stated with complete sincerity. He also added that talking about the past doesn't help and that he left satisfied and with an important title under his belt.

But the German has gone further and left a direct message for his former teammate. "It's important that Xabi Alonso adapts to the footballers he has", he said emphatically. He recalled that his famous trio with Casemiro and Modric worked because the model was adjusted to their characteristics.

For Toni Kroos, current Real Madrid have enough talent to win everything. The key is to find a way to enhance Tchouaméni, Camavinga, Valverde, or Bellingham within a system adapted to their strengths. It's not about looking for a clone of the German, but about building a different style.

A new path for Real Madrid's midfield

Toni Kroos's words confirm the debate shouldn't focus on replacing his figure. Real Madrid's future depends on redefining their midfield so new leaders can emerge with strength. Xabi Alonso will have to take on that challenge without nostalgia.

The German is clear about it: the club has players capable of dominating Europe. They just need to find the right model. That challenge, now, is Xabi Alonso's direct responsibility.