Real Madrid manager, Xabi Alonso, will hold showdown talks with Vinicius Jr and Kylian Mbappe, following their exit from the Club World Cup.
Los Blancos were eliminated after losing 4-0 to Paris Saint-Germain in the semi-final on Wednesday night.
Fabian Ruiz scored twice either side of Ousmane Dembele’s goal as PSG raced into a three-goal lead after 24 minutes.
Goncalo Ramos came off the bench to grab a fourth for the Champions League winners.
Madrid failed to threaten PSG in the game, despite starting Vinicius, Mbappe and Jude Bellingham.
Spanish newspaper Marca reports that Alonso will speak particularly to Mbappe and Vinicius in the coming days amid concerns over their work rate off the ball.
The club’s hierarchy are concerned over the lack of teamwork in the squad and are determined to end negative gestures towards team-mates.
These are some of the criticisms that were identified by Alonso’s predecessor Carlo Ancelotti and the former Madrid midfielder is determined to resolve the issue.
