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'We all want to push him' - Xabi Alonso admits Real Madrid need Vinicius Junior to be more 'decisive' after underwhelming Club World Cup display vs Al-Hilal

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<p><a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/real-madrid-player-ratings-vs-al-hilal-trent-alexander-arnold-rodrygo-federico-valverde/blt4b776362fcf58774" target="_blank">Real Madrid were held to a 1-1 surprise draw by Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal</a> in their first game at the Club World Cup. The match was Alonso's first match in charge of Los Blancos since succeeding Carlo Ancelotti, and it was a drab affair. Madrid squandered plenty of opportunities to win the game, not least a last-ditch penalty that was missed by Federico Valverde.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p><a href="https://www.goal.com/en-in/lists/kylian-mbappe-discharged-hospital-fifa-club-world-cup-real-madrid-medical-plan/blt3aa684defd569849" target="_blank">Real were without Kylian Mbappe for the game due to illness</a> but saw big names such as Vinicius and Jude Bellingham fail to step up in his absence. The <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-in/lists/real-madrid-s-xabi-alonso-confirms-kylian-mbappe-out-vs-liga-mx-side-pachuca-in-club-world-cup/bltfc30e09da84f61fe" target="_blank">French superstar is still not ready to return for Madrid</a> and Alonso is hoping Vinicius can now go on and produce his best form at the tournament.</p><div data-name="DAZN" class="affiliate-button-container theme-1"><div class="affiliate-button"><img height="40" width="72" src="https://eu-images.contentstack.com/v3/assets/bltcc7a7ffd2fbf71f5/blt2a657c326f3152f3/65709dfdfcc91a04075bd960/DAZN.png" class="logo" style="width: 72px; height: 40px;"><span class="affiliate-text">Watch every FIFA Club World Cup game free on DAZN</span></div><a href="https://prf.hn/click/camref:1100lfsPh/destination:https://www.dazn.com/welcome/fifa-club-world-cup" target="_blank" class="affiliate-button-link">Stream now</a></div><p></p>

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<p>He told a press conference: "I don't think he needs to be reminded of the situation. He's fine, but we all want to push him to be decisive, as he has been on many occasions. He has that unpredictable style of play that sets him apart. When he manages to connect with his essence on the pitch, it's crucial."</p><p><strong></strong></p>

WHAT ALONSO SAID

<p>Real Madrid play their second group game on Sunday against Mexican side Pachuca at the Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina.</p><p></p>

WHAT NEXT FOR REAL MADRID?

'We all want to push him' - Xabi Alonso admits Real Madrid need Vinicius Junior to be more 'decisive' after underwhelming Club World Cup display vs Al-Hilal | Goal.com

Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso says the team need Vinicius Jr to be more &quot;decisive&quot; after his underwhelming showing in their Club World Cup opener.

&apos;We all want to push him&apos; - Xabi Alonso admits Real Madrid need Vinicius Junior to be more &apos;decisive&apos; after underwhelming Club World Cup display vs Al-Hilal

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