Speculation around Real Madrid's search for a potential successor to the under-pressure Xabi Alonso has intensified, but Red Bull chief Oliver Mintzlaff has shut down hopes of luring Jurgen Klopp back to the dugout.

“I just answered that. We’re all in this together, through the good times and the not-so-good times. Today the team competed very well, given the circumstances. Unity is fundamental. It’s the only way that the daily grind will give us the improvement we want.”

This article was originally published on www.si.com as Xabi Alonso Confirms Kylian Mbappe Status Ahead of Alaves Trip. Kylian Mbappé has traveled with the Real Madrid squad for Sunday’s meeting with Alavés, although manager Xabi Alonso refused to reveal the extent of the role which will be afforded to the French superstar.

Real Madrid head coach Xabi Alonso has spoken on the warm embrace shared between he and Vinícius Jr. during the club’s latest outing.This comes after the pair continued in efforts to put to bed