Famous reporter: Fans are full of expectations for Real Madrid in the new season

Real Madrid officially started a short and compact pre-season preparation on August 4, with only two weeks left before the first round of the league against Osasuna on August 19. Under the leadership of new coach Xavi Alonso, the team will face a severe preparation cycle. Although he has strengthened his position in multiple positions this summer, especially the introduction of new players on the defense line, the midfielder is stretched and even a little "weak" due to Modric's departure and Bellingham's four-month injury.

This prominent midfield problem, especially in the absence of an organizational midfielder, has aroused general concerns among Real Madrid fans. With Kroos and Modric leaving one after another, although Alonso had clearly proposed a call, the club currently does not seem to have plans to find a replacement in the transfer market. Unless there is an unexpected last-minute change, the midfielder may "run naked".

Against this background, Spanish senior sports commentator Thomas Roncero expressed deep concerns in the SER radio program "El Larguero", which also just reflects the common voice of Real Madrid fans. He said bluntly: "Fans are full of expectations for the new season, but the midfield issue is indeed worrying. I have communicated with many Real Madrid supporters. Everyone generally believes that the team's overall prospects are good, but they all agree that we lack a real midfield core."

Roncero further analyzed: "Everyone admits that there is no player in the team who currently has the organizational ability of Kroos or Modric. This lack will have a significant impact. We may not lack fighting and physical fitness, but we lack a 'band conductor' who has both field control and dominance. This may become our shortcomings and even lay hidden dangers."

Roncero also mentioned Alonso's tactical attempt during the Club World Cup - to let Alda Guerre retreat and assume more organizational responsibilities. He pointed out that this adjustment seemed to work when facing weaker opponents, but exposed obvious shortcomings against Paris Saint-Germain. "Guerre is a possible successful experiment. It may be effective against teams of average strength, but he was completely suppressed against Barcelona or Paris Saint-Germain. This point cannot be ignored. In the end, we may seem powerless and at a disadvantage in strong dialogue."

Despite concerns about the midfield configuration, Roncero still recognizes other signings, especially Argentine star Franco Mastantuno, who will officially join after he turns 18 in mid-August. He commented: "This young man showed positive energy. He is the first Argentine player in Real Madrid in 11 years. His strong character and tough style are exactly what the team needs. The last Argentine was Di Maria, and he was the MVP of the 10th Championship final. Although everyone remembered Ramos' header, it changed the history of the club, but the real best player in that game was Di Maria. His departure did have a profound impact on the team."

Roncelo concluded: "The overall performance of the transfer market can be scored high now, but if we want to get full marks, we still lack that key midfield organizer." His words were full of concerns about the current situation of Real Madrid's midfield, and also heralds that the challenges in the new season will be more severe than expected.