Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior spoke about the departure of head coach Xabi Alonso.
Idman.Biz reports that on January 12, 2026, Real Madrid announced the departure of Xabi Alonso from the position of head coach of the team.
"I can't do anything, absolutely nothing. I can only do what I can. Technically, I won't always be at my best, but I've always done my best for the team. When others don't score, I try to pass; when I have to defend, I try to defend. Of course, I'm not the best defender in the team. There are other players for that.
The press says what it wants and the fans understand that they have to criticize me. But I believe the best way to improve is to go home and be greeted by the best fans in the world at the Santiago Bernabeu. I have always said that it takes a lot and I always have to be at my best. The last year has been difficult for me because I haven't been able to play the way I wanted, but it's always important to keep moving forward. I want to stay here for a long time," Mundo Deportivo quotes Vinicius as saying.