Before the team's Champions League match against Olympiacos on Wednesday, Alonso stated that he is not concerned with the rumors and is focused on the team's performance in training and on the pitch.

"I don't think about that," he said. "I focus on what happens in training and on the pitch, that's all that matters. Everything else, I don't care about."

Alonso emphasized that his message to the players is clear and that they understand his instructions well.

Regarding recent comments from players, including Vinicius Jr's statement that it feels like the team doesn't want to win and Mbappé's suggestion to press higher up, Alonso saw it as normal behavior on the pitch.