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Xabi expects 'instant impact' from TAA, Huijsen

Alex Kirkland

created: June 18, 2025, 9:08 a.m. | updated: June 18, 2025, 2:56 p.m.

Alex Kirkland explains what we learned from Xabi Alonso's pre-match press conference ahead of taking charge of Real Madrid for the first time vs. Al Hilal. (1:26)What can we expect from Xabi Alonso's first Real Madrid XI? (1:26)Open Extended ReactionsXabi Alonso praised the "instant impact" of Real Madrid signings Trent Alexander-Arnold and Dean Huijsen on Tuesday, calling the new arrivals "top players" ahead of the team's Club World Cup debut. Madrid have acted fast after a disappointing season by appointing Alonso and bringing in full-back Alexander-Arnold and centre-back Huijsen, as well as River Plate's Franco Mastantuono, who'll join in August. "They don't need much training.

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