Alonso's recent words are of a coach who is trying to improve a side that had lost its structure due to the focus on individuality

This article was originally published on www.si.com as Xabi Alonso Fires Kylian Mbappe Rallying Cry After Real Madrid Return. Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso warned that Kylian Mbappé is only “getting better” as the Spanish giants advance through the Club World Cup knockout stages.

Real Madrid’s summer has so far been focused on arrivals, none bigger than that of new coach Xabi Alonso. While the departures of Luka Modric and Lucas Vazquez have been confirmed, it remains to be