Manu Carreño outlined what he considers the main problem inside Real Madrid right now during the _El Larguero_ radio program on Cadena SER. After the team’s recent poor run, Carreño said the dressing room’s relationship with Xabi Alonso is weakening. His assessment is blunt: “The players see Xabi Alonso as a boss, not as a leader.”
Carreño explained that the squad follows instructions but doesn’t feel aligned with the coach on a personal or footballing level. He added that “there is a lack of trust and a lack of communication,**”** describing a group that doesn’t fully understand or connect with Alonso’s ideas.
According to Carreño, this disconnect is becoming more visible as results decline. When performances drop, internal doubts grow and roles become less clear. He noted that Alonso hasn’t yet established the influence required to steady the squad during difficult stretches.