New Real Madrid head coach Xabi Alonso has quickly identified a major issue in his playing squad in Spain’s capital.That’s according to Marca, who have late this week provided an insight into the

But listen to the way Xabi Alonso spoke about Alex Grimaldo throughout Bayer Leverkusen’s invincible title-winning season — when he provided 10 goals and 13 assists in the Bundesliga from his high-flying wing-back role — and it would be fair to assume that the Spaniard was top of the class.

Xabi Alonso has said Real Madrid are still looking to make additions to the squad for next season, after their defeat to Paris-Saint Germain in the Club World Cup.

Real Madrid were recently eliminated from the Club World Cup following their disheartening 4-0 defeat against Paris Saint-Germain in the semifinal on July 9. The Club World Cup was Xabi Alonso's first competition since taking charge as Real Madrid's head coach in May following the dismissal of Carlo Ancelotti.

Real Madrid are scheduled to kick off their first La Liga campaign under Xabi Alonso less than six weeks after the conclusion of the Club World Cup.