Klinsmann questioned whether Alonso can achieve this goal, stating that teams with exceptional players like Lionel Messi often rely on their stars to defend, even with only 10 men on the field. He noted that Real Madrid is trying to get Mbappe and Vinicius to drop back and defend, but expressed doubts about Alonso's ability to succeed.

According to Klinsmann, Mbappe is no longer a young player who can be easily managed, and Vinicius has not shown a strong defensive work ethic either. However, he believes that the team will find ways to compensate for the players' weaknesses and get the best out of them.

Klinsmann also referenced other teams that have struggled to integrate star players into their defensive systems, citing PSG's experience with Neymar, Mbappe, and Messi, as well as River's challenges with Franco Mastantuono.

While Klinsmann acknowledged that it will be difficult for Alonso to get Mbappe and Vinicius to defend more, he expressed confidence in the team's ability to adapt and compensate for the players' weaknesses.

Ultimately, Klinsmann's comments highlight the challenges that coaches face when trying to balance the needs of star players with the demands of team defense.