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'If i don't play, i can think about everything!' Arda Guler's clear message to Xabi Alonso...

Ahead of Real Madrid's Club World Cup match against Pachuca, first coach Xabi Alonso and then Turkish international Arda Guler spoke.

'If i don't play, i can think about everything!' Arda Guler's clear message to Xabi Alonso...

Spanish giants Real Madrid will play their second match of the FIFA Club World Cup tonight. Los Blancos will face Pachuca at 22.00. Real Madrid Coach Xabi Alonso spoke before the Pachuca game. On the question of Arda Guler, the Spanish coach said, "I spoke to Arda Guler, I want him to play closer to the ball. He is a special player and he always helps the team. He knows how to be effective."

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What did Arda Guler say?

Arda Guler said about Alonso before the match: "Since Xabi Alonso came, i feel more important because he talks to me all the time. He sees me as a midfielder and this is better for me."

When asked if he was thinking of leaving the team, Arda said, "I'm not thinking of leaving for the moment, but of course, if i don't play, i will think about everything. For now, i am completely focused on Real Madrid."