Alonso: Focus on Liverpool from tomorrow on; I predict that Mbappe will score an astonishing number of goals this season

In the 11th round of La Liga on November 2, Real Madrid defeated Valencia 4-0 at home. After the game, Real Madrid coach Alonso was interviewed.

Mbappe is unstoppable, but...will it be regrettable at the end of the season because he gave up penalty kicks to Vinicius and scored fewer such goals?

Alonso: "Well, he also scored two more goals. I think he has maintained a good goal average and is expected to compete for the Golden Boot at the end of the season. In addition, we took all three points, which laid a good foundation for continuing to compete for various championships. The overall situation of the team is good and the players are also in excellent condition. I am very satisfied with it. We kept a clean sheet; another clean sheet against our opponents. The game was...a comprehensive contest. The team played with great energy. We were energetic in the beginning, and we quickly counterattacked and took the lead. We could have scored a few more goals, but overall it was a perfect night."

Alonso: "It's perfect... not really. But it's going really well. In the second half, we obviously managed the time reasonably, because we all know that there is still a tough battle to be played on Tuesday... At that time, we had an absolute advantage and the score was also very favorable. In this case, we need to keep our heads clear. Some players play continuously for a long time. But yes, We handled many aspects well today. We will not relax now, but will treat every game with the necessary preparation mentality. We will see you in the Champions League on Tuesday, and we will continue to work hard on Sunday. In short, we will focus on Liverpool from tomorrow on. "

Are you dissatisfied because of Vinicius' missed penalty? Or is it because you expected Mbappe to take the penalty but he gave up the chance?

Alonso: "It was because of the missed penalty itself. After all, it happened before halftime and could have expanded to 3-0. Fortunately, Bellingham scored later. But the opportunity that could have entered the second half with a three-goal advantage was wasted, which is really annoying. That's all."

Is Mbappe still the only designated penalty kicker?

Alonso: "Not 'the only one'. We will arrange the order of penalty kickers, and he is the first pick. (Silence) The specific implementation will be decided by the players on the spot."

Do you prefer to let the players decide on their own penalty kicks?

Alonso: "I only care about scoring goals. Penalty kicks are great opportunities. Today's first penalty kick was scored by Mbappe, and I hope to score the second one as well. But it is not a big problem. In short... (pause) Mbappe is still the number one penalty kicker.

Is Valverde among the most potential right backs in the world?

Alonso: "Everyone has seen how comprehensive his current competitive level is. When holding the ball, he has a core midfield mentality and can effectively participate in the organization; he is full of strength on the defensive end. Since switching to this position, his performance has continued to improve and his understanding of the position has continued to deepen. We know he is a versatile player who can play any position. At this stage, the tactics require him to play at right back and he continues to perform well. "

How do you evaluate Vinicius' performance in this game?

Alonso: "He played a very good game.

Mbappe has 18 goals in 14 games, averaging 1.29 goals per game. Based on this efficiency, he will reach 81 goals this season! Do you think it's crazy for him to score 60-70 goals? Or do you think he is capable of it?

Alonso: "Time will tell. Predicting what will happen six months from now, or simply extrapolating current data to the end of the season, are just guesses. But he does have an innate shooting talent and can always appear in the right position. Once he faces the goal and kicks, he will score. The ball seems easy. He will definitely score a lot of goals, the specific number is hard to say... but I have a feeling that his number of goals this season will be amazing."

There is a saying that you want Bellingham to reduce coverage and increase efficiency in specific areas. Is this true?

Alonso: "Bellingham's positioning is one thing, but how to effectively pass the ball to his feet is another. It requires multiple coordinations to allow him to receive the ball in dangerous areas. The position where he scored today was very ideal. How do we position ourselves? How do we create such opportunities through passing? This is what we play The focus of training. He is indeed versatile, but in my opinion, he is the greatest threat when we need him to play more of a tandem role. However, given his level, he can definitely retreat to participate in the organization in the future. "Will

use the same four-back lineup?

Alonso: "It is unrealistic to completely fix the lineup for the entire season. As long as the players have a clear understanding of the defensive concept and can adapt to either the four-back or three-center-back system, our defense is already flexible. Alaba is about to return; Rudiger still needs to It will take some time, but he can basically recover in the next stage of the game. This gives us room for tactical choices. The key is to maintain a clear tactical concept, concentration and game attitude to deal with each game. "

Do you really not go to Anfield to adapt to the venue before the game? Is this your decision? What's the reason?

Alonso: "Yes, it is my decision. The reason? We need to focus more on preparing for the game and prefer to train at our own venue in the Sports City. In a space that we are familiar with... to avoid being surrounded by two hundred cameras (laughing)."