4 Real Madrid players at risk of losing their place under Xabi Alonso

real Madrid are set to undergo a major squad overhaul under new coach Xabi Alonso. alongside new signings such as Dean Huyssen and Trent Alexander-Arnold, four of the existing first-teamers are facing a weakened position and transfer crisis

1. hodriguez

after scoring just one goal in La Liga in 2025, Hodriguez is at the center of transfer speculation as he faces increasing competition from the likes of Mbappe, Vinicius, and Bellingham. he has been linked with the likes of Manchester City and Arsenal, with Real Madrid likely to allow him to leave if a big offer comes in. He has stated his intention to stay, but his playing time under Alonso is unclear

2. david Alaba

poor form and frequent injuries since rupturing his cruciate ligament in December 2023 have pushed him down to fifth-choice center back. the development of younger defenders such as Dean Huyssen and Raul Asensio has further narrowed Alaba’s position, and Real want to move him before his contract expires in 2026, but his high salary and frequent injuries make a move difficult

3. fran Garcia

since his return in 2023, he has been relegated to a backup role to Mendy and has lost credibility in Ancelotti’s system. alonso is keen to strengthen the left flank and has been linked with a move for his former Leverkusen pupil Grimaldo. garcia is likely to lose out in the race for a starting role in the new season

4. lucas Vazquez

the 33-year-old veteran is set to leave the club when his contract expires this summer. with the arrival of Trent Alexander-Arnold and Carvajal’s recovery, there is no longer a place for him on the right flank, and the club has no intention of re-signing him

under Alonso’s new regime, Real Madrid is rebuilding with a younger, more versatile squad. this means that some of the established players will have to move on.